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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5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Chemical Class Non-proteinogenic amino acid (serotonin precursor) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₃ · CAS 56-69-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Griffonia seed (Griffonia simplicifolia) Plant Part Seed Typical Content Griffonia seed is...
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Chemical Class Non-proteinogenic amino acid (serotonin precursor) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₃ · CAS 56-69-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Griffonia seed (Griffonia simplicifolia) Plant Part Seed Typical Content Griffonia seed is...
Icariin
Chemical Class Prenylated flavonol glycoside Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₃H₄₀O₁₅ · CAS 489-32-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Horny goat weed (Epimedium spp., especially E. sagittatum) Plant Part Aerial parts (leaf) Typical...
Icariin
Chemical Class Prenylated flavonol glycoside Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₃H₄₀O₁₅ · CAS 489-32-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Horny goat weed (Epimedium spp., especially E. sagittatum) Plant Part Aerial parts (leaf) Typical...
Cordycepin
Chemical Class Nucleoside analogue (3’-deoxyadenosine) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₃ · CAS 73-03-0 Primary Botanical Source(s) Caterpillar fungus / cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris, Ophiocordyceps sinensis) Plant Part Fruiting body (fungal mycelium/stroma)...
Cordycepin
Chemical Class Nucleoside analogue (3’-deoxyadenosine) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₃ · CAS 73-03-0 Primary Botanical Source(s) Caterpillar fungus / cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris, Ophiocordyceps sinensis) Plant Part Fruiting body (fungal mycelium/stroma)...
DNJ (1-Deoxynojirimycin)
Chemical Class Polyhydroxylated piperidine alkaloid (iminosugar) Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₁₃NO₄ · CAS 19130-96-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Mulberry leaf (Morus alba and related Morus species) Plant Part Leaf Typical Content...
DNJ (1-Deoxynojirimycin)
Chemical Class Polyhydroxylated piperidine alkaloid (iminosugar) Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₁₃NO₄ · CAS 19130-96-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Mulberry leaf (Morus alba and related Morus species) Plant Part Leaf Typical Content...
AKBA
Chemical Class Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type boswellic acid derivative) Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₂H₄₈O₅ · CAS 67416-61-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Frankincense / Boswellia serrata (also B. carterii, B. sacra) Plant Part...
AKBA
Chemical Class Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type boswellic acid derivative) Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₂H₄₈O₅ · CAS 67416-61-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Frankincense / Boswellia serrata (also B. carterii, B. sacra) Plant Part...
Forskolin
Chemical Class Labdane diterpene Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₂H₃₄O₇ · CAS 66575-29-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Indian coleus / makandi (Coleus forskohlii, syn. Plectranthus barbatus) Plant Part Tuberous root Typical Content...
Forskolin
Chemical Class Labdane diterpene Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₂H₃₄O₇ · CAS 66575-29-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Indian coleus / makandi (Coleus forskohlii, syn. Plectranthus barbatus) Plant Part Tuberous root Typical Content...
Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA)
Chemical Class Hydroxylated tricarboxylic acid (citric acid derivative) Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₈O₈ · CAS 6205-14-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Garcinia cambogia (Malabar tamarind, kokum), Garcinia indica, Hibiscus sabdariffa Plant Part...
Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA)
Chemical Class Hydroxylated tricarboxylic acid (citric acid derivative) Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₈O₈ · CAS 6205-14-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Garcinia cambogia (Malabar tamarind, kokum), Garcinia indica, Hibiscus sabdariffa Plant Part...
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