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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.

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Glycine

Amino acid · Non-essential · Simplest proteinogenic from Synthesis or fermentation. Collagen's dominant residue; sweet-tasting. Claim strength: Moderate.

Glycine

Amino acid · Non-essential · Simplest proteinogenic from Synthesis or fermentation. Collagen's dominant residue; sweet-tasting. Claim strength: Moderate.

Gallotannine

Hydrolysable tannins — galloyl polyesters of a polyol core. A family from Quercus infectoria galls (Majuphal / Aleppo galls). Claim strength: High.

Gallotannine

Hydrolysable tannins — galloyl polyesters of a polyol core. A family from Quercus infectoria galls (Majuphal / Aleppo galls). Claim strength: High.

Gymnemasäuren

Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins from Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar; meshashringi). Studied for sweet-taste suppression and sugar-craving reduction.

Gymnemasäuren

Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins from Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar; meshashringi). Studied for sweet-taste suppression and sugar-craving reduction.

Ginkgo-Flavonglykoside

Flavonol glycosides — quercetin, kaempferol from Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree). Studied for cognitive and cerebrovascular formulation; antioxidant positioning.

Ginkgo-Flavonglykoside

Flavonol glycosides — quercetin, kaempferol from Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree). Studied for cognitive and cerebrovascular formulation; antioxidant positioning.

Glucosinolate

Glucosinolates — β-thioglucoside N-hydroxysulfates from Moringa oleifera (moringa; sahjan); also Brassica species. Studied for anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective formulation.

Glucosinolate

Glucosinolates — β-thioglucoside N-hydroxysulfates from Moringa oleifera (moringa; sahjan); also Brassica species. Studied for anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective formulation.

Gypenoside

Gypenosides — dammarane-type triterpenoid saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum (jiaogulan; "southern ginseng"). Studied for metabolic and body-composition support, ampk-pathway formulation.

Gypenoside

Gypenosides — dammarane-type triterpenoid saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum (jiaogulan; "southern ginseng"). Studied for metabolic and body-composition support, ampk-pathway formulation.

Guggulsteroide

Guggulsterones — plant ketosteroids (pregnadiene-diones) existing as E- from Commiphora mukul / Commiphora wightii. Studied for lipid-metabolism formulation (contested).

Guggulsteroide

Guggulsterones — plant ketosteroids (pregnadiene-diones) existing as E- from Commiphora mukul / Commiphora wightii. Studied for lipid-metabolism formulation (contested).

Galloylglucose (Grundgerüst-Gallotannin · Ellagitannin-Vorstufe)

Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) from Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls. Studied for core gallotannin; ellagitannin biosynthetic precursor.

Galloylglucose (Grundgerüst-Gallotannin · Ellagitannin-Vorstufe)

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-Hemmer-Forschung)

Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.

Geraniin (Dehydroellagitannin · Phyllanthus-Marker · ACE-Hemmer-Forschung)

Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.

Gallocatechingallat (GCG · Flavan-3-ol-Gallat · Lipidstoffwechsel · immunmodulierend)

Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.

Gallocatechingallat (GCG · Flavan-3-ol-Gallat · Lipidstoffwechsel · immunmodulierend)

Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.

Gelsevirin (Gelsemium-Alkaloid · Atemgift · Pharmakologische Referenz)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). A highly toxic alkaloid that depresses respiratory centres; documented for toxicological reference. Associated with.

Gelsevirin (Gelsemium-Alkaloid · Atemgift · Pharmakologische Referenz)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). A highly toxic alkaloid that depresses respiratory centres; documented for toxicological reference. Associated with.

Glucoerucin (Rucola-Glucosinolat · Erucin-Isothiocyanat-Vorläufer · Nrf2-Aktivator)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Arugula (Rocket) (Eruca vesicaria). Hydrolysed to erucin, a sulforaphane analogue; studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.

Glucoerucin (Rucola-Glucosinolat · Erucin-Isothiocyanat-Vorläufer · Nrf2-Aktivator)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Arugula (Rocket) (Eruca vesicaria). Hydrolysed to erucin, a sulforaphane analogue; studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.

Ginsenosid Rg1 (PPT Ginseng-Saponin · Kognitive Stimulation · Hämatopoese · Anti-Müdigkeit)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.

Ginsenosid Rg1 (PPT Ginseng-Saponin · Kognitive Stimulation · Hämatopoese · Anti-Müdigkeit)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.

Ginsenosid Rb1 (PPD-Ginseng-Saponin · Neuroprotektiv · Adaptogen · Gegen Müdigkeit)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.

Ginsenosid Rb1 (PPD-Ginseng-Saponin · Neuroprotektiv · Adaptogen · Gegen Müdigkeit)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.

Ginkgolid B (Diterpenlacton · PAF-Antagonist · Antithrombotikum · Ginkgo biloba)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). Studied for platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonism; the primary active ginkgolide contributing to Ginkgo extract's.

Ginkgolid B (Diterpenlacton · PAF-Antagonist · Antithrombotikum · Ginkgo biloba)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). Studied for platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonism; the primary active ginkgolide contributing to Ginkgo extract's.

Gramin — Donaxin (Indol-Mannich-Basen-Alkaloid · Antifeedant · Vasokonstriktion · Synthese-Zwischenprodukt)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Giant Reed (Arundo donax). A tryptamine-derived indole alkaloid studied for smooth muscle effects.

Gramin — Donaxin (Indol-Mannich-Basen-Alkaloid · Antifeedant · Vasokonstriktion · Synthese-Zwischenprodukt)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Giant Reed (Arundo donax). A tryptamine-derived indole alkaloid studied for smooth muscle effects.

Galantamin (Amaryllidaceen-Alkaloid · AChE-Hemmer · FDA-zugelassen für Alzheimer · Informatives)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Snowdrop / Daffodil (Galanthus spp.). A clinically approved acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used medically to support cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.

Galantamin (Amaryllidaceen-Alkaloid · AChE-Hemmer · FDA-zugelassen für Alzheimer · Informatives)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Snowdrop / Daffodil (Galanthus spp.). A clinically approved acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used medically to support cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.

Galegin (Guanidinalkaloid · Pflanzlicher Prototyp von Metformin · Geschichte der Blutzuckersenkung)

Alkaloid (Guanidine) from Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis). The botanical compound that inspired the development of metformin.

Galegin (Guanidinalkaloid · Pflanzlicher Prototyp von Metformin · Geschichte der Blutzuckersenkung)

Alkaloid (Guanidine) from Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis). The botanical compound that inspired the development of metformin.

Glucomoringin (Rhamnosyliertes aromatisches Glucosinolat · Moringa · Entzündungshemmend)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Glucomoringin (Rhamnosyliertes aromatisches Glucosinolat · Moringa · Entzündungshemmend)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Gluconapin (Aliphatisches Glucosinolat · 3-BITC-Vorstufe · Phase-II-Enzyminduktion)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Gluconapin (Aliphatisches Glucosinolat · 3-BITC-Vorstufe · Phase-II-Enzyminduktion)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Glucotropäolin (aromatisches Glucosinolat · BITC-Vorläufer · Halim-Samen · Galactagogue)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Glucotropäolin (aromatisches Glucosinolat · BITC-Vorläufer · Halim-Samen · Galactagogue)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Gluconasturtiin (Aromatisches Glucosinolat · PEITC-Vorläufer · Lungen-Chemopräventivum)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Gluconasturtiin (Aromatisches Glucosinolat · PEITC-Vorläufer · Lungen-Chemopräventivum)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Glucobrassicin — I3G (Indolisches Glucosinolat · I3C/DIM-Vorläufer · Östrogenstoffwechsel)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Glucobrassicin — I3G (Indolisches Glucosinolat · I3C/DIM-Vorläufer · Östrogenstoffwechsel)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Glucoraphanin (Aliphatisches Glucosinolat · Sulforaphan-Vorstufe · Nrf2 · Chemopräventiv)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.

Glucoraphanin (Aliphatisches Glucosinolat · Sulforaphan-Vorstufe · Nrf2 · Chemopräventiv)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.