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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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Lobelin (Piperidin-Alkaloid · Nikotin-Partialagonist · Lobelie · DAT-Hemmung)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata). Studied as a nicotinic receptor partial agonist; historically used as a smoking cessation aid and expectorant. Limited.

Lobelin (Piperidin-Alkaloid · Nikotin-Partialagonist · Lobelie · DAT-Hemmung)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata). Studied as a nicotinic receptor partial agonist; historically used as a smoking cessation aid and expectorant. Limited.

Piperin (Piperidinamid · Bioverfügbarkeits-Enhancer · BioPerine · Thermogenikum)

Alkaloid-related (Amide) from Black Pepper (Piper nigrum). A well-documented bioavailability enhancer; inhibits CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein to significantly increase absorption of.

Piperin (Piperidinamid · Bioverfügbarkeits-Enhancer · BioPerine · Thermogenikum)

Alkaloid-related (Amide) from Black Pepper (Piper nigrum). A well-documented bioavailability enhancer; inhibits CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein to significantly increase absorption of.

Nikotin (Pyridinalkaloid · nAChR-Agonist · NRT · Referenzinformationen)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). An acetylcholinergic stimulant; pharmacologically well-characterised. Associated with significant cardiovascular and.

Nikotin (Pyridinalkaloid · nAChR-Agonist · NRT · Referenzinformationen)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). An acetylcholinergic stimulant; pharmacologically well-characterised. Associated with significant cardiovascular and.

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.

Monocrotalin (Pyrrolizidinalkaloid · PAH-Forschungsmodell · Lungentoxin · Informativ)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Rattlebox (Crotalaria spectabilis). Highly toxic to pulmonary vascular tissue; used experimentally in research models of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Monocrotalin (Pyrrolizidinalkaloid · PAH-Forschungsmodell · Lungentoxin · Informativ)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Rattlebox (Crotalaria spectabilis). Highly toxic to pulmonary vascular tissue; used experimentally in research models of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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.

Veratramin (Veratrum-Steroidalkaloid · Historisches Antihypertensivum · Informell)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from False Hellebore (Veratrum viride). Highly toxic steroidal alkaloid associated with severe cardiovascular depression and CNS toxicity. Documented for.

Veratramin (Veratrum-Steroidalkaloid · Historisches Antihypertensivum · Informell)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from False Hellebore (Veratrum viride). Highly toxic steroidal alkaloid associated with severe cardiovascular depression and CNS toxicity. Documented for.

Jervin (Steroidalkaloid aus Veratrum · Primäres Teratogen · Hedgehog-Signalweg · Informatorisch)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A highly teratogenic steroidal alkaloid that disrupts CNS development.

Jervin (Steroidalkaloid aus Veratrum · Primäres Teratogen · Hedgehog-Signalweg · Informatorisch)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A highly teratogenic steroidal alkaloid that disrupts CNS development.

Cyclopamin (Veratrum-Steroidalkaloid · Hedgehog-Signalweg · SMO-Inhibitor · Teratogen)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A teratogenic Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitor; studied in oncology research as a basis for targeted cancer.

Cyclopamin (Veratrum-Steroidalkaloid · Hedgehog-Signalweg · SMO-Inhibitor · Teratogen)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A teratogenic Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitor; studied in oncology research as a basis for targeted cancer.

Peiminine – Isopeimin (Steroidalkaloid · Fritillaria · Antitussivum · AChE-hemmend)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria thunbergii). Studied for anti-inflammatory and antitussive properties; may support soothing of throat mucosal irritation.

Peiminine – Isopeimin (Steroidalkaloid · Fritillaria · Antitussivum · AChE-hemmend)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria thunbergii). Studied for anti-inflammatory and antitussive properties; may support soothing of throat mucosal irritation.

Peimin — Verticin (Steroidalkaloid · Fritillaria · Hustenmittel · TCM Atemwege)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria thunbergii). Studied for expectorant and mucolytic properties; supports the traditional use of Fritillary bulb in respiratory.

Peimin — Verticin (Steroidalkaloid · Fritillaria · Hustenmittel · TCM Atemwege)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria thunbergii). Studied for expectorant and mucolytic properties; supports the traditional use of Fritillary bulb in respiratory.

Conessin (Steroidales Alkaloid · Amöbizid · Kutaj · IBS-Diarrhö)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Kurchi (Holarrhena pubescens). Studied for specific amoebicidal activity against Entamoeba histolytica.

Conessin (Steroidales Alkaloid · Amöbizid · Kutaj · IBS-Diarrhö)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Kurchi (Holarrhena pubescens). Studied for specific amoebicidal activity against Entamoeba histolytica.

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.

Tomatin (Steroidales Glykoalkaloid · Antimykotisch · Cholesterinbindend · Tomatidin-Vorstufe)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). A steroidal glycoalkaloid studied for antifungal activity and potential antiproliferative effects.

Tomatin (Steroidales Glykoalkaloid · Antimykotisch · Cholesterinbindend · Tomatidin-Vorstufe)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). A steroidal glycoalkaloid studied for antifungal activity and potential antiproliferative effects.

Chaconin — α-Chaconin (Steroidglykoalkaloid · Kartoffel-Cotoxin · Lebensmittelsicherheit)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A glycoalkaloid that works in combination with solanine as a natural pest deterrent.

Chaconin — α-Chaconin (Steroidglykoalkaloid · Kartoffel-Cotoxin · Lebensmittelsicherheit)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A glycoalkaloid that works in combination with solanine as a natural pest deterrent.

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.

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.

Colchicin (Tropolonalkaloid · Arzneimittel zur Gichtbehandlung · Informationsreferenz)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale). A clinically approved tubulin-binding anti-inflammatory used medically for acute gout attacks and familial.

Colchicin (Tropolonalkaloid · Arzneimittel zur Gichtbehandlung · Informationsreferenz)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale). A clinically approved tubulin-binding anti-inflammatory used medically for acute gout attacks and familial.

Ligustrazin — Tetramethylpyrazin (Pyrazin-Alkaloid · Gefäßerweiternd · Zerebrovaskulär · TCM)

Alkaloid (Pyrazine) from Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong). Studied for vasodilatory and antiplatelet effects that may support cerebral and cardiovascular blood flow.

Ligustrazin — Tetramethylpyrazin (Pyrazin-Alkaloid · Gefäßerweiternd · Zerebrovaskulär · TCM)

Alkaloid (Pyrazine) from Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong). Studied for vasodilatory and antiplatelet effects that may support cerebral and cardiovascular blood flow.

Deoxyvasicinon (Chinazolinalkaloid · Synergistische Bronchodilatation · Vasaka-Co-Alkaloid)

Alkaloid (Quinazoline) from Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica). Studied for synergistic bronchodilatory and mucus-clearing properties alongside vasicinone in respiratory health.

Deoxyvasicinon (Chinazolinalkaloid · Synergistische Bronchodilatation · Vasaka-Co-Alkaloid)

Alkaloid (Quinazoline) from Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica). Studied for synergistic bronchodilatory and mucus-clearing properties alongside vasicinone in respiratory health.

Vasicinon (Chinazolin-Alkaloid · Bronchodilatator · Mukolytikum · Vasaka)

Alkaloid (Quinazoline) from Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica). Studied for bronchodilatory and mucolytic properties; supports the traditional and clinical use of Adhatoda for.

Vasicinon (Chinazolin-Alkaloid · Bronchodilatator · Mukolytikum · Vasaka)

Alkaloid (Quinazoline) from Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica). Studied for bronchodilatory and mucolytic properties; supports the traditional and clinical use of Adhatoda for.

Capsaicin (Vanilloid-Pseudoalkaloid · TRPV1-Agonist · Topisches Analgetikum · Thermogenikum)

Vanilloid (Capsaicinoid) from Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens). A TRPV1 receptor agonist with well-documented topical analgesic applications.

Capsaicin (Vanilloid-Pseudoalkaloid · TRPV1-Agonist · Topisches Analgetikum · Thermogenikum)

Vanilloid (Capsaicinoid) from Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens). A TRPV1 receptor agonist with well-documented topical analgesic applications.

Linamarin (Cyanogenes Glykosid · Lebensmittelsicherheit von Maniok · HCN · Informationsreferenz)

Cyanogenic Glycoside from Cassava (Manihot esculenta). The primary cyanogenic glycoside of cassava; potentially toxic if cassava is insufficiently processed. Traditional and.

Linamarin (Cyanogenes Glykosid · Lebensmittelsicherheit von Maniok · HCN · Informationsreferenz)

Cyanogenic Glycoside from Cassava (Manihot esculenta). The primary cyanogenic glycoside of cassava; potentially toxic if cassava is insufficiently processed. Traditional and.