HerbIQ - Compounds
Piperine (Piperidine Amide · Bioavailability Enhancer · BioPerine · Thermogenic)
Compound Piperine Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine Amide (1-Piperoylpiperidine) CAS 94-62-2 Primary source Piper nigrum (black pepper, dried fruits), Piper longum (long pepper) Key applications Bioavailability enhancer (BioPerine®), thermogenic, anti-inflammatory,...
Piperine (Piperidine Amide · Bioavailability Enhancer · BioPerine · Thermogenic)
Compound Piperine Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine Amide (1-Piperoylpiperidine) CAS 94-62-2 Primary source Piper nigrum (black pepper, dried fruits), Piper longum (long pepper) Key applications Bioavailability enhancer (BioPerine®), thermogenic, anti-inflammatory,...
Nicotine (Pyridine Alkaloid · nAChR Agonist · NRT · Informational Reference)
Compound Nicotine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine (3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine) CAS 54-11-5 Primary source Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco leaves), Nicotiana rustica; trace in Solanum, Capsicum Key applications Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; cognitive enhancement;...
Nicotine (Pyridine Alkaloid · nAChR Agonist · NRT · Informational Reference)
Compound Nicotine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine (3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine) CAS 54-11-5 Primary source Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco leaves), Nicotiana rustica; trace in Solanum, Capsicum Key applications Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; cognitive enhancement;...
Sparteine (Quinolizidine Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmic · Uterotonic · CYP2D6 Probe)
Compound Sparteine (Lupinidine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (Tetracyclic lupane-type) CAS 90-39-1 Primary source Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom / common broom), Lupinus spp. (lupins) Key applications Sodium/potassium channel blocker, antiarrhythmic...
Sparteine (Quinolizidine Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmic · Uterotonic · CYP2D6 Probe)
Compound Sparteine (Lupinidine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (Tetracyclic lupane-type) CAS 90-39-1 Primary source Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom / common broom), Lupinus spp. (lupins) Key applications Sodium/potassium channel blocker, antiarrhythmic...
Symphytine (Comfrey Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid · Topical Context · PA Regulatory Reference)
Compound Symphytine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid (Unsaturated macrocyclic PA; from comfrey) CAS 22257-23-4 Primary source Symphytum officinale (comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey) Key applications Informational reference — primary...
Symphytine (Comfrey Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid · Topical Context · PA Regulatory Reference)
Compound Symphytine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid (Unsaturated macrocyclic PA; from comfrey) CAS 22257-23-4 Primary source Symphytum officinale (comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey) Key applications Informational reference — primary...
Monocrotaline (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid · PAH Research Model · Pulmonary Toxin · Informational)
Compound Monocrotaline Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid (Macrocyclic unsaturated PA; pulmonary and hepatic toxin) CAS 315-22-0 Primary source Crotalaria spectabilis (showy crotalaria, rattlebox), Crotalaria species Key applications Informational reference...
Monocrotaline (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid · PAH Research Model · Pulmonary Toxin · Informational)
Compound Monocrotaline Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid (Macrocyclic unsaturated PA; pulmonary and hepatic toxin) CAS 315-22-0 Primary source Crotalaria spectabilis (showy crotalaria, rattlebox), Crotalaria species Key applications Informational reference...
Senecionine (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid · Hepatotoxic · HVOD · Regulatory Reference)
Compound Senecionine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid (Unsaturated macrocyclic PA; hepatotoxic) CAS 130-01-8 Primary source Senecio jacobaea (ragwort / tansy ragwort), Senecio vulgaris, multiple Senecio species Key applications Informational...
Senecionine (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid · Hepatotoxic · HVOD · Regulatory Reference)
Compound Senecionine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid (Unsaturated macrocyclic PA; hepatotoxic) CAS 130-01-8 Primary source Senecio jacobaea (ragwort / tansy ragwort), Senecio vulgaris, multiple Senecio species Key applications Informational...
Veratramine (Veratrum Steroidal Alkaloid · Historical Antihypertensive · Informational)
Compound Veratramine Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid (Jervanine-type; non-teratogenic reduced form) CAS 60-70-8 Primary source Veratrum viride (American false hellebore), Veratrum album, Veratrum californicum Key applications Informational reference —...
Veratramine (Veratrum Steroidal Alkaloid · Historical Antihypertensive · Informational)
Compound Veratramine Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid (Jervanine-type; non-teratogenic reduced form) CAS 60-70-8 Primary source Veratrum viride (American false hellebore), Veratrum album, Veratrum californicum Key applications Informational reference —...
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Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
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Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
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How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
