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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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Geranylgeraniol — GGOH (Azyklisches Diterpen · Prävention von Statin-Myopathie · Knochengesundheit)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Geranylgeraniol — GGOH (Azyklisches Diterpen · Prävention von Statin-Myopathie · Knochengesundheit)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Phytol (azyklischer Diterpenalkohol · Chlorophyll-Seitenkette · entzündungshemmend · anxiolytisch)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) from Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, geranylgeraniol precursor.
Phytol (azyklischer Diterpenalkohol · Chlorophyll-Seitenkette · entzündungshemmend · anxiolytisch)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) from Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, geranylgeraniol precursor.
Valencen (Eudesman-Sesquiterpen · Entzündungshemmend · Antihistaminikum · Orangenschale)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) from Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic active.
Valencen (Eudesman-Sesquiterpen · Entzündungshemmend · Antihistaminikum · Orangenschale)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) from Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic active.
α-Cedren (Sesquiterpen-Kohlenwasserstoff · Antiinflammatorisch · Insektenabwehrend · Zeder)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.
α-Cedren (Sesquiterpen-Kohlenwasserstoff · Antiinflammatorisch · Insektenabwehrend · Zeder)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.
Patchouli-Alkohol — Patchoulol (Sesquiterpen · Entzündungshemmend · Antidepressiv · Adipositas-hemmend)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) from Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity.
Patchouli-Alkohol — Patchoulol (Sesquiterpen · Entzündungshemmend · Antidepressiv · Adipositas-hemmend)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) from Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity.
Farnesol (azyklischer Sesquiterpenalkohol · Anti-Biofilm · Candida Quorum Sensing · antimikrobiell)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Rose / Citronella (Rosa damascena). Studied for antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Farnesol (azyklischer Sesquiterpenalkohol · Anti-Biofilm · Candida Quorum Sensing · antimikrobiell)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Rose / Citronella (Rosa damascena). Studied for antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Nerolidol (Acyclischer Sesquiterpenalkohol · Penetrationsförderer · Antiparasitikum · Sedativum)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Nerolidol (Acyclischer Sesquiterpenalkohol · Penetrationsförderer · Antiparasitikum · Sedativum)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Geraniol (Azyklischer Monoterpenol · Antimikrobiell · Neuroprotektiv · Insektenabweisend)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Geraniol (Azyklischer Monoterpenol · Antimikrobiell · Neuroprotektiv · Insektenabweisend)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Zingeron (phenolisches Keton · entzündungshemmend · Magen-Darm-Wohlbefinden · aktiver Bestandteil gekochten Ingwers)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Cooked Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during cooking; studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
Zingeron (phenolisches Keton · entzündungshemmend · Magen-Darm-Wohlbefinden · aktiver Bestandteil gekochten Ingwers)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Cooked Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during cooking; studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpenalkohol · Hautberuhigend · Penetrationsförderer)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpenalkohol · Hautberuhigend · Penetrationsförderer)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
Guaiol (Sesquiterpenalkohol · Entzündungshemmend · Antimikrobiell · Insektenabweisend)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Guaiol (Sesquiterpenalkohol · Entzündungshemmend · Antimikrobiell · Insektenabweisend)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Thymochinon (Monoterpenoides Benzochinon · Antiinflammatorisch · Antidiabetisch · Schwarzkümmel)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Thymochinon (Monoterpenoides Benzochinon · Antiinflammatorisch · Antidiabetisch · Schwarzkümmel)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Artemisinin – Qinghaosu (Sesquiterpen-Endoperoxid · Antimalariamittel · Antivirale Substanz)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artemisinin – Qinghaosu (Sesquiterpen-Endoperoxid · Antimalariamittel · Antivirale Substanz)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artabsin (Sesquiterpenlacton · Bittertonikum · Anthelminthisch · Antimikrobiell)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Artabsin (Sesquiterpenlacton · Bittertonikum · Anthelminthisch · Antimikrobiell)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Centellosid — TECA-Komplex (Triterpensaponin · Veneninsuffizienz · Wundheilung · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.
Centellosid — TECA-Komplex (Triterpensaponin · Veneninsuffizienz · Wundheilung · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.
Madecassoside (Ursan-Triterpen-Saponin · Entzündungshemmend · Hautregeneration · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Madecassoside (Ursan-Triterpen-Saponin · Entzündungshemmend · Hautregeneration · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Asiaticosid (Ursan-Triterpensaponin · Wundheilung · Kollagen · Venöse Insuffizienz)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Asiaticosid (Ursan-Triterpensaponin · Wundheilung · Kollagen · Venöse Insuffizienz)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Brahmosid (Triterpensaponin · ZNS-Anxiolytikum · Brahmi Minor Active)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Brahmosid (Triterpensaponin · ZNS-Anxiolytikum · Brahmi Minor Active)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Bacoside (Triterpenoid-Saponin-Komplex · Kognitive Funktion · Gedächtnis · Brahmi-Marker)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacoside (Triterpenoid-Saponin-Komplex · Kognitive Funktion · Gedächtnis · Brahmi-Marker)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacocid A (Triterpenoid-Saponin · kognitive Leistungssteigerung · Gedächtnis · Neuroprotektiv)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Bacocid A (Triterpenoid-Saponin · kognitive Leistungssteigerung · Gedächtnis · Neuroprotektiv)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Cycloastragenol (Cycloartan-Triterpen · Telomeraseaktivierung · Anti-Aging)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) from Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV). Studied for telomerase activation, telomere elongation, anti-ageing.
Cycloastragenol (Cycloartan-Triterpen · Telomeraseaktivierung · Anti-Aging)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) from Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV). Studied for telomerase activation, telomere elongation, anti-ageing.
Astragaloside (Cycloartan-Triterpen-Saponine · Telomerase-Aktivierung · Immunmodulatorisch)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Astragaloside (Cycloartan-Triterpen-Saponine · Telomerase-Aktivierung · Immunmodulatorisch)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Ginsenoside (Triterpensaponine · adaptogen · kognitive Funktionen · Immunmodulation)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Ginsenoside (Triterpensaponine · adaptogen · kognitive Funktionen · Immunmodulation)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Glycyrrhizin (Triterpensaponin · Hepatoprotektiv · Antiviral · HMGB1-Inhibitor)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). A triterpenoid saponin used clinically in Japan (as glycyrrhizin IV) for chronic hepatitis B and C management.
Glycyrrhizin (Triterpensaponin · Hepatoprotektiv · Antiviral · HMGB1-Inhibitor)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). A triterpenoid saponin used clinically in Japan (as glycyrrhizin IV) for chronic hepatitis B and C management.
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