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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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Calystegin A3 (Polyhydroxynortropan · Glykosidaseinhibitor · Nahrungsalkaloid)
Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) from Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers). Studied for glycosidase inhibitor, plant defence metabolite.
Calystegin A3 (Polyhydroxynortropan · Glykosidaseinhibitor · Nahrungsalkaloid)
Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) from Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers). Studied for glycosidase inhibitor, plant defence metabolite.
Hyoscyamin (Tropanalkaloid · Spasmolytikum · Bilsenkrautsamen · Reizdarmsyndrom · Levsin)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger). A clinically used anticholinergic that relieves smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.
Hyoscyamin (Tropanalkaloid · Spasmolytikum · Bilsenkrautsamen · Reizdarmsyndrom · Levsin)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger). A clinically used anticholinergic that relieves smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.
Kokain (Tropanalkaloid · Dopamin-Wiederaufnahmehemmer · Lokalanästhetikum · Informationell)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Coca (Erythroxylum coca). A potent local anaesthetic and sympathomimetic; the first clinically used local anaesthetic. Associated with.
Kokain (Tropanalkaloid · Dopamin-Wiederaufnahmehemmer · Lokalanästhetikum · Informationell)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Coca (Erythroxylum coca). A potent local anaesthetic and sympathomimetic; the first clinically used local anaesthetic. Associated with.
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.
Atropin (Tropan-Alkaloid · Anticholinergikum · Nervenkampfstoff-Antidot · Myopie-Kontrolle)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
Atropin (Tropan-Alkaloid · Anticholinergikum · Nervenkampfstoff-Antidot · Myopie-Kontrolle)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
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.
Oripavin (Morphinan-Alkaloid · Buprenorphin-Vorstufe · Etorphin-Chemie · Informativ)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A highly potent opiate alkaloid used as a pharmaceutical precursor to produce buprenorphine and other advanced opioid.
Oripavin (Morphinan-Alkaloid · Buprenorphin-Vorstufe · Etorphin-Chemie · Informativ)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A highly potent opiate alkaloid used as a pharmaceutical precursor to produce buprenorphine and other advanced opioid.
Noscapin — Narkotin (Phthalidisochinolin · Nicht-opioides Antitussivum · Tubulin-bindendes Antikrebsmittel)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive antitussive alkaloid used clinically to suppress dry cough without significant CNS depression.
Noscapin — Narkotin (Phthalidisochinolin · Nicht-opioides Antitussivum · Tubulin-bindendes Antikrebsmittel)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive antitussive alkaloid used clinically to suppress dry cough without significant CNS depression.
Papaverin (Benzylisochinolin-Alkaloid · Nicht-opioides Vasodilatans · Behandlung der erektilen Dysfunktion)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.
Papaverin (Benzylisochinolin-Alkaloid · Nicht-opioides Vasodilatans · Behandlung der erektilen Dysfunktion)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.
Thebain — Paramorphin (Opioid-Vorläufer-Alkaloid · Oxycodon · Buprenorphin · Naloxon)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A toxic stimulant opiate alkaloid used industrially as a pharmaceutical precursor for opioid analgesics and antagonists.
Thebain — Paramorphin (Opioid-Vorläufer-Alkaloid · Oxycodon · Buprenorphin · Naloxon)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A toxic stimulant opiate alkaloid used industrially as a pharmaceutical precursor for opioid analgesics and antagonists.
Codein — 3-Methylmorphin (Opioid-Prodrug · Antitussivum · CYP2D6 · Informativ)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A mild opioid used clinically for moderate pain relief and cough suppression.
Codein — 3-Methylmorphin (Opioid-Prodrug · Antitussivum · CYP2D6 · Informativ)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A mild opioid used clinically for moderate pain relief and cough suppression.
Morphin (Opioid-Phenanthren-Alkaloid · Essentielles Arzneimittel der WHO · Referenzinformationen)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically established opioid analgesic used under medical supervision for severe pain management.
Morphin (Opioid-Phenanthren-Alkaloid · Essentielles Arzneimittel der WHO · Referenzinformationen)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically established opioid analgesic used under medical supervision for severe pain management.
Ricinin (Pyridin-Alkaloid aus der Rizinuspflanze · Ricin-Biomarker · Informationsreferenz)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Castor Bean (Ricinus communis). A mildly neurotoxic plant defence alkaloid; present at low levels in castor bean. Of interest primarily in toxicology.
Ricinin (Pyridin-Alkaloid aus der Rizinuspflanze · Ricin-Biomarker · Informationsreferenz)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Castor Bean (Ricinus communis). A mildly neurotoxic plant defence alkaloid; present at low levels in castor bean. Of interest primarily in toxicology.
Pilocarpin (Imidazole-Alkaloid · Glaukom · Xerostomie · Referenzinformation)
Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.
Pilocarpin (Imidazole-Alkaloid · Glaukom · Xerostomie · Referenzinformation)
Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.
Pseudoephedrin (Protoalkaloid · OTC-Dekongestivum · Meth-Vorläufer · Informatives)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically used nasal decongestant that acts as a vasoconstrictive sympathomimetic.
Pseudoephedrin (Protoalkaloid · OTC-Dekongestivum · Meth-Vorläufer · Informatives)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically used nasal decongestant that acts as a vasoconstrictive sympathomimetic.
Ephedrin (Protoalkaloid · Ma Huang · Verbotenes Ergänzungsmittel · Sympathomimetikum Informationsmaterial)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically established sympathomimetic bronchodilator and decongestant.
Ephedrin (Protoalkaloid · Ma Huang · Verbotenes Ergänzungsmittel · Sympathomimetikum Informationsmaterial)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically established sympathomimetic bronchodilator and decongestant.
Camptothecin (Chinolin-Alkaloid · Topoisomerase-I-Inhibitor · Irinotecan-Vorstufe · Information)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Happy Tree (Camptotheca acuminata). A topoisomerase I inhibitor that formed the basis for the clinically approved anticancer drugs irinotecan and topotecan.
Camptothecin (Chinolin-Alkaloid · Topoisomerase-I-Inhibitor · Irinotecan-Vorstufe · Information)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Happy Tree (Camptotheca acuminata). A topoisomerase I inhibitor that formed the basis for the clinically approved anticancer drugs irinotecan and topotecan.
Cinchonin (Cinchona-Chinolin-Alkaloid · Antimalariamittel · P-gp-Inhibitor)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona pubescens). An antimalarial alkaloid that disrupts haemozoin formation in malarial parasites.
Cinchonin (Cinchona-Chinolin-Alkaloid · Antimalariamittel · P-gp-Inhibitor)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona pubescens). An antimalarial alkaloid that disrupts haemozoin formation in malarial parasites.
Chinidin (Cinchona-Chinolin-Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmikum der Klasse Ia · Informatives)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically used antiarrhythmic; stabilises cardiac electrical conduction. Administered medically under monitoring due.
Chinidin (Cinchona-Chinolin-Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmikum der Klasse Ia · Informatives)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically used antiarrhythmic; stabilises cardiac electrical conduction. Administered medically under monitoring due.
Chinin (Cinchona-Chinolin-Alkaloid · Antimalariamittel · Historisches Pharmazeutikum · Informational)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically established antimalarial; inhibits haem polymerisation in Plasmodium. Also used medically for nocturnal.
Chinin (Cinchona-Chinolin-Alkaloid · Antimalariamittel · Historisches Pharmazeutikum · Informational)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically established antimalarial; inhibits haem polymerisation in Plasmodium. Also used medically for nocturnal.
Anatabin (Tabak-Pyridin-Alkaloid · Entzündungshemmer · STAT3-Inhibitor · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Anatabin (Tabak-Pyridin-Alkaloid · Entzündungshemmer · STAT3-Inhibitor · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Piperlongumin — Piplartin (Pyridon-Alkaloid · selektives Antikrebsmittel · GSTP1-Inhibitor)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Long Pepper (Piper longum). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on cancer cells via oxidative stress induction.
Piperlongumin — Piplartin (Pyridon-Alkaloid · selektives Antikrebsmittel · GSTP1-Inhibitor)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Long Pepper (Piper longum). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on cancer cells via oxidative stress induction.
Coniin (Schierlings-Piperidin-Alkaloid · Sokrates' Gift · Neurotoxin · Informational)
Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). A potent neurotoxin that causes ascending motor paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Lethal at low.
Coniin (Schierlings-Piperidin-Alkaloid · Sokrates' Gift · Neurotoxin · Informational)
Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). A potent neurotoxin that causes ascending motor paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Lethal at low.
Arecolin (Pyridinester-Alkaloid · Betelnuss · Orale Karzinogen · Information)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
Arecolin (Pyridinester-Alkaloid · Betelnuss · Orale Karzinogen · Information)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
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