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Active Compound Monographs

Dedicated technical dossiers detailing the molecular profile and evidence weight of individual plant bioactives

Where the Active Compound Index provides a high-level master matrix of the plant kingdom, these Compound Monographs serve as our definitive, independent deep dives. Each entry functions as a standalone scientific reference record—drilling past the surface to map out exact chemical identities, verified CAS numbers, and botanical source biologies with strict clinical objectivity.

Built specifically for product formulators, R&D teams, and researchers, this compendium translates raw plant chemistry into actionable data. Explore the individual monographs below to examine the detailed molecular structures and honest empirical data powering high-performance botanical nutrition.

HerbIQ - Compounds

Eriodictyol (Flavanone · Mucolytic · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Eriodictyol (3′,4′,5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavanone; Eriodictiol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (catechol B-ring flavanone; naringenin 3′-hydroxylated analogue) CAS 552-58-9 Primary source Eriodictyon californicum (Yerba Santa / holy herb), Citrus spp. (minor), Salvia...

Eriodictyol (Flavanone · Mucolytic · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Eriodictyol (3′,4′,5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavanone; Eriodictiol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (catechol B-ring flavanone; naringenin 3′-hydroxylated analogue) CAS 552-58-9 Primary source Eriodictyon californicum (Yerba Santa / holy herb), Citrus spp. (minor), Salvia...

Hesperetin (Flavanone · Vasotonic · Neuroprotective)

Compound Hesperetin (3′-Methoxy-4′,5,7-trihydroxyflavanone; Hesperidin aglycone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (C2-C3 saturated flavonoid; citrus aglycone series) CAS 520-33-2 Primary source Citrus sinensis (sweet orange peel), Citrus limon (lemon peel), Citrus...

Hesperetin (Flavanone · Vasotonic · Neuroprotective)

Compound Hesperetin (3′-Methoxy-4′,5,7-trihydroxyflavanone; Hesperidin aglycone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (C2-C3 saturated flavonoid; citrus aglycone series) CAS 520-33-2 Primary source Citrus sinensis (sweet orange peel), Citrus limon (lemon peel), Citrus...

Chrysin (Flavone · Aromatase Inhibitor · Anxiolytic)

Compound Chrysin (5,7-Dihydroxyflavone; Galangin 3-deoxy; Propolis flavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (simplest dihydroxyflavone; no B-ring substituents) CAS 480-40-0 Primary source Propolis (bee resin), Passiflora caerulea (passion flower), Oroxylum indicum,...

Chrysin (Flavone · Aromatase Inhibitor · Anxiolytic)

Compound Chrysin (5,7-Dihydroxyflavone; Galangin 3-deoxy; Propolis flavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (simplest dihydroxyflavone; no B-ring substituents) CAS 480-40-0 Primary source Propolis (bee resin), Passiflora caerulea (passion flower), Oroxylum indicum,...

Isovitexin (C-Glycosyl Flavone · Neuroprotective · Anxiolytic)

Compound Isovitexin Chemical class Polyphenol — C-Glycosyl Flavone (Apigenin-6-C-glucoside) CAS 29702-25-8 Primary source Passiflora incarnata (passionflower), Crataegus spp. (hawthorn), bamboo leaves Key applications Anxiolytic, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory Claim strength Moderate Typical...

Isovitexin (C-Glycosyl Flavone · Neuroprotective · Anxiolytic)

Compound Isovitexin Chemical class Polyphenol — C-Glycosyl Flavone (Apigenin-6-C-glucoside) CAS 29702-25-8 Primary source Passiflora incarnata (passionflower), Crataegus spp. (hawthorn), bamboo leaves Key applications Anxiolytic, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory Claim strength Moderate Typical...

Vitexin (C-Glycosyl Flavone · Cardiovascular · Anxiolytic)

Compound Vitexin Chemical class Polyphenol — C-Glycosyl Flavone (Apigenin-8-C-glucoside) CAS 3861-73-2 Primary source Crataegus monogyna (hawthorn), Passiflora incarnata (passionflower), Vitex agnus-castus Key applications Cardiovascular, anxiolytic, antidiabetic Claim strength Moderate Typical...

Vitexin (C-Glycosyl Flavone · Cardiovascular · Anxiolytic)

Compound Vitexin Chemical class Polyphenol — C-Glycosyl Flavone (Apigenin-8-C-glucoside) CAS 3861-73-2 Primary source Crataegus monogyna (hawthorn), Passiflora incarnata (passionflower), Vitex agnus-castus Key applications Cardiovascular, anxiolytic, antidiabetic Claim strength Moderate Typical...

Scutellarein (Flavone · Antiviral · Neuroprotective)

Compound Scutellarein (6-Hydroxyapigenin; 4′,5,6,7-Tetrahydroxyflavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (apigenin 6-hydroxylated derivative; hydroxylation at unusual C-6 position) CAS 529-53-3 Primary source Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap root), Scutellaria lateriflora (American skullcap),...

Scutellarein (Flavone · Antiviral · Neuroprotective)

Compound Scutellarein (6-Hydroxyapigenin; 4′,5,6,7-Tetrahydroxyflavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (apigenin 6-hydroxylated derivative; hydroxylation at unusual C-6 position) CAS 529-53-3 Primary source Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap root), Scutellaria lateriflora (American skullcap),...

Nobiletin (Polymethoxyflavone · Circadian Rhythm · Neuroprotective)

Compound Nobiletin (3′,4′,5,6,7,8-Hexamethoxyflavone; Nobiletin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (Polymethoxyflavone; fully methoxylated hexamethoxy Citrus flavone) CAS 478-01-3 Primary source Citrus reticulata (mandarin/tangerine peel), Citrus sinensis (sweet orange peel), Citrus nobilis...

Nobiletin (Polymethoxyflavone · Circadian Rhythm · Neuroprotective)

Compound Nobiletin (3′,4′,5,6,7,8-Hexamethoxyflavone; Nobiletin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (Polymethoxyflavone; fully methoxylated hexamethoxy Citrus flavone) CAS 478-01-3 Primary source Citrus reticulata (mandarin/tangerine peel), Citrus sinensis (sweet orange peel), Citrus nobilis...