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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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Steviosid (Stevia-Diterpen-Glykosid · Kalorienfreier Süßstoff · Antidiabetikum · E960)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia, dried leaves). Studied for non-caloric sweetener (300× sweeter than sucrose); antidiabetic.

Steviosid (Stevia-Diterpen-Glykosid · Kalorienfreier Süßstoff · Antidiabetikum · E960)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia, dried leaves). Studied for non-caloric sweetener (300× sweeter than sucrose); antidiabetic.

Sanguinarin (Benzophenanthridin-Alkaloid · Antimikrobiell · Geschichte der Mundgesundheit · Antiproliferativ)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Studied for antimicrobial and antiplaque properties at low concentrations; notable cytotoxicity limits internal use.

Sanguinarin (Benzophenanthridin-Alkaloid · Antimikrobiell · Geschichte der Mundgesundheit · Antiproliferativ)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Studied for antimicrobial and antiplaque properties at low concentrations; notable cytotoxicity limits internal use.

Strychnin (Strychnan-Indolalkaloid · Glycinantagonist · Brechnuss · Toxikologische Referenz)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A potent glycine antagonist causing CNS hyperexcitability; historically used in sub-toxic doses as a tonic. Associated.

Strychnin (Strychnan-Indolalkaloid · Glycinantagonist · Brechnuss · Toxikologische Referenz)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A potent glycine antagonist causing CNS hyperexcitability; historically used in sub-toxic doses as a tonic. Associated.

Scopolamin — Hyoscin (Tropanalkaloid · Reisekrankheit · Transdermales Pflaster · Antiemetikum)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically for motion sickness, pre-anaesthetic sedation.

Scopolamin — Hyoscin (Tropanalkaloid · Reisekrankheit · Transdermales Pflaster · Antiemetikum)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically for motion sickness, pre-anaesthetic sedation.

Spartein (Chinolizidin-Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmikum · Uterotonikum · CYP2D6-Sonde)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius). A sodium and potassium channel blocker studied for antiarrhythmic and oxytocic properties.

Spartein (Chinolizidin-Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmikum · Uterotonikum · CYP2D6-Sonde)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius). A sodium and potassium channel blocker studied for antiarrhythmic and oxytocic properties.

Symphytin (Beinwell-Pyrrolizidinalkaloid · topischer Kontext · PA-Regulierungsreferenz)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid found in comfrey root; the reason internal comfrey preparations are subject to.

Symphytin (Beinwell-Pyrrolizidinalkaloid · topischer Kontext · PA-Regulierungsreferenz)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid found in comfrey root; the reason internal comfrey preparations are subject to.

Senecionin (Pyrrolizidinalkaloid · Hepatotoxisch · HVOD · Regulatorischer Referenzwert)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). A hepatotoxic unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid; associated with irreversible veno-occlusive liver disease. Strictly a.

Senecionin (Pyrrolizidinalkaloid · Hepatotoxisch · HVOD · Regulatorischer Referenzwert)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). A hepatotoxic unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid; associated with irreversible veno-occlusive liver disease. Strictly a.

Solasodin (Steroidalkaloid · Leberschützend · Makoi · Präklinische BCC)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Devil's Apple (Solanum linnaeanum). A steroidal alkaloid used industrially as a starting material for the synthesis of pharmaceutical steroid hormones and.

Solasodin (Steroidalkaloid · Leberschützend · Makoi · Präklinische BCC)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Devil's Apple (Solanum linnaeanum). A steroidal alkaloid used industrially as a starting material for the synthesis of pharmaceutical steroid hormones and.

Solanin (Steroidale Glykoalkaloide · Kartoffeln und Lebensmittelsicherheit · Informationsreferenz)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A natural pesticide alkaloid toxic to insects and, at elevated levels, to humans.

Solanin (Steroidale Glykoalkaloide · Kartoffeln und Lebensmittelsicherheit · Informationsreferenz)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A natural pesticide alkaloid toxic to insects and, at elevated levels, to humans.

S-Allylcystein — SAC (Organoschwefel-Cysteinderivat · Gereifter Knoblauch · Neuroprotektiv)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.

S-Allylcystein — SAC (Organoschwefel-Cysteinderivat · Gereifter Knoblauch · Neuroprotektiv)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.

Sulforaphan – SFN (Isothiocyanat · Nrf2-Aktivierung · Chemopräventiv · Luftverschmutzung)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.

Sulforaphan – SFN (Isothiocyanat · Nrf2-Aktivierung · Chemopräventiv · Luftverschmutzung)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.

Sinigrin (Aliphatisches Glucosinolat · AITC-Vorstufe · Antimikrobiell · Senfschärfe)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.

Sinigrin (Aliphatisches Glucosinolat · AITC-Vorstufe · Antimikrobiell · Senfschärfe)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.

Sophoridin (Chinolizidin-Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmisch · Antiviral · Ku Shen)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Sophora Root (Sophora flavescens). Studied for antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical cancer research.

Sophoridin (Chinolizidin-Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmisch · Antiviral · Ku Shen)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Sophora Root (Sophora flavescens). Studied for antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical cancer research.

Synephrin (Phenylethylamin-Alkaloid · Thermogen · Beta-3-Adrenerg)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium). Studied for thermogenic and lipolytic effects; used in weight management supplements. Associated with cardiovascular.

Synephrin (Phenylethylamin-Alkaloid · Thermogen · Beta-3-Adrenerg)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium). Studied for thermogenic and lipolytic effects; used in weight management supplements. Associated with cardiovascular.

Stepholidin (Isochinolin-Alkaloid · D1-Agonist/D2-Antagonist · Schizophrenie-Forschung)

Alkaloid (Protoberberine) from Stephania (Stephania intermedia). Studied for dopamine D1/D2 receptor modulation; of interest in research into movement disorders and antipsychotic.

Stepholidin (Isochinolin-Alkaloid · D1-Agonist/D2-Antagonist · Schizophrenie-Forschung)

Alkaloid (Protoberberine) from Stephania (Stephania intermedia). Studied for dopamine D1/D2 receptor modulation; of interest in research into movement disorders and antipsychotic.

Salidrosid (Phenylethanolglykosid · Neuroprotektiv · Adaptogen)

Polyphenol (Phenylethanoid Glycoside) from Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea). The primary bioactive of Rhodiola rosea; studied for adaptogenic, neuroprotective.

Salidrosid (Phenylethanolglykosid · Neuroprotektiv · Adaptogen)

Polyphenol (Phenylethanoid Glycoside) from Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea). The primary bioactive of Rhodiola rosea; studied for adaptogenic, neuroprotective.

Schisandrin (Dibenzocyclooctadien-Lignan · Hepatoprotektiv · Adaptogen)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis). The primary dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan of Schisandra; studied for hepatoprotective, adaptogenic.

Schisandrin (Dibenzocyclooctadien-Lignan · Hepatoprotektiv · Adaptogen)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis). The primary dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan of Schisandra; studied for hepatoprotective, adaptogenic.

Sesamin (Furofuranlignan · Lipidstoffwechsel · Herz-Kreislauf)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Sesame Seed (Sesamum indicum). The primary lignan of sesame; studied for hepatoprotective, cholesterol-modulating.

Sesamin (Furofuranlignan · Lipidstoffwechsel · Herz-Kreislauf)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Sesame Seed (Sesamum indicum). The primary lignan of sesame; studied for hepatoprotective, cholesterol-modulating.

Secoisolariciresinol — SDG (Lignan · Phytoöstrogen · Kardiovaskulär)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum). A plant lignan converted by gut bacteria to the phytoestrogenic enterolignans enterodiol and enterolactone.

Secoisolariciresinol — SDG (Lignan · Phytoöstrogen · Kardiovaskulär)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum). A plant lignan converted by gut bacteria to the phytoestrogenic enterolignans enterodiol and enterolactone.

Syríngasäure (Hydroxybenzoesäure · Neuroprotektiv · Antidiabetisch)

Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Dates (Phoenix dactylifera). Studied for antioxidant and neuroprotective properties; a methylated hydroxybenzoic acid with good bioavailability from.

Syríngasäure (Hydroxybenzoesäure · Neuroprotektiv · Antidiabetisch)

Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Dates (Phoenix dactylifera). Studied for antioxidant and neuroprotective properties; a methylated hydroxybenzoic acid with good bioavailability from.

Sinapinsäure (Hydroxyzimtsäure · UV-Schutz · Neuroprotektiv)

Polyphenol (Hydroxycinnamic Acid) from Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea). Studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; may support neuroprotection and serve as a skin UV-filter in.

Sinapinsäure (Hydroxyzimtsäure · UV-Schutz · Neuroprotektiv)

Polyphenol (Hydroxycinnamic Acid) from Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea). Studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; may support neuroprotection and serve as a skin UV-filter in.

Silydianin (Silymarin-Bestandteil C · Hepatoprotektivum · RNA-Polymerase-Modulator)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A minor silymarin component studied for stimulation of RNA polymerase I activity.

Silydianin (Silymarin-Bestandteil C · Hepatoprotektivum · RNA-Polymerase-Modulator)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A minor silymarin component studied for stimulation of RNA polymerase I activity.

Silychristin (Silymarin-Bestandteil B · Leberschützend · Antioxidativ)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A constituent of the silymarin complex studied for hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects.

Silychristin (Silymarin-Bestandteil B · Leberschützend · Antioxidativ)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A constituent of the silymarin complex studied for hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects.

Silybin (Silibinin · Flavonolignan · Leberschutz · Leber-RCT-Evidenz)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). The primary bioactive of Milk Thistle (Silymarin complex); well-supported by clinical trials for hepatoprotective.

Silybin (Silibinin · Flavonolignan · Leberschutz · Leber-RCT-Evidenz)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). The primary bioactive of Milk Thistle (Silymarin complex); well-supported by clinical trials for hepatoprotective.