HerbIQ Reference Library / Compound Monographs
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.
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4-Hydroxyisoleucine
Non-protein branched-chain amino acid from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum).
4-Hydroxyisoleucine
Non-protein branched-chain amino acid from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum).
Azadirachtin
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Azadirachtin
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Corosolic Acid
Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type) from Banaba leaf (Lagerstroemia speciosa).
Corosolic Acid
Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type) from Banaba leaf (Lagerstroemia speciosa).
Paeoniflorin
Monoterpene glycoside from White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora).
Paeoniflorin
Monoterpene glycoside from White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora).
Phycocyanin
Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium.
Phycocyanin
Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium.
Beta-Pinene
Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).
Beta-Pinene
Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).
Alpha-Pinene
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Alpha-Pinene
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Isovaleric Acid
Short-chain branched fatty acid (leucine catabolism intermediate) from Valeriana officinalis and related Valeriana species.
Isovaleric Acid
Short-chain branched fatty acid (leucine catabolism intermediate) from Valeriana officinalis and related Valeriana species.
Angelic Acid
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Angelic Acid
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Oleuropein Aglycone
Secoiridoid (deglycosylated oleuropein derivative) from Olea europaea (olive) — formed from oleuropein in ripening.
Oleuropein Aglycone
Secoiridoid (deglycosylated oleuropein derivative) from Olea europaea (olive) — formed from oleuropein in ripening.
Verbascoside
Phenylethanoid glycoside (caffeoyl-phenylethanoid ester) from Olea europaea (olive leaf), Verbascum thapsus (mullein).
Verbascoside
Phenylethanoid glycoside (caffeoyl-phenylethanoid ester) from Olea europaea (olive leaf), Verbascum thapsus (mullein).
Oleocanthal
Secoiridoid-derived phenolic aldehyde (tyrosol ester) from Fresh extra-virgin olive oil (Olea europaea).
Oleocanthal
Secoiridoid-derived phenolic aldehyde (tyrosol ester) from Fresh extra-virgin olive oil (Olea europaea).
Macelignan
Diarylheptanoid-type neolignan from Nutmeg / mace (Myristica fragrans).
Macelignan
Diarylheptanoid-type neolignan from Nutmeg / mace (Myristica fragrans).
Pinoresinol
Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) from Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea).
Pinoresinol
Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) from Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea).
Matairesinol
Dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan (plant lignan / phytoestrogen precursor) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum).
Matairesinol
Dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan (plant lignan / phytoestrogen precursor) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum).
Galloylglucose (Core Gallotannin · Ellagitannin Precursor)
Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) from Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls. Studied for core gallotannin; ellagitannin biosynthetic precursor.
Galloylglucose (Core Gallotannin · Ellagitannin Precursor)
Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) from Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls. Studied for core gallotannin; ellagitannin biosynthetic precursor.
Geraniin (Dehydroellagitannin · Phyllanthus Marker · ACE Inhibitor Research)
Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.
Geraniin (Dehydroellagitannin · Phyllanthus Marker · ACE Inhibitor Research)
Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.
Vescalagin (Oak C-Glucosidic Ellagitannin · Reactive Barrel Tannin)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin; flavono-ellagitannin precursor.
Vescalagin (Oak C-Glucosidic Ellagitannin · Reactive Barrel Tannin)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin; flavono-ellagitannin precursor.
Castalagin (Oak C-Glucosidic Ellagitannin · Barrel-Ageing Tannin)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin (colour, astringency, bitterness).
Castalagin (Oak C-Glucosidic Ellagitannin · Barrel-Ageing Tannin)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin (colour, astringency, bitterness).
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