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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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Betulinsäure (Lupan-Triterpen · Krebsforschung · Anti-HIV · Entzündungshemmend)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.
Betulinsäure (Lupan-Triterpen · Krebsforschung · Anti-HIV · Entzündungshemmend)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.
Oleanolsäure (Pentazyklisches Triterpen · Hepatoprotektiv · Antidiabetisch · Nrf2)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Tree (Olea europaea). Studied for hepatoprotective and antimicrobial properties; contributes to the liver-protective activity of olive leaf.
Oleanolsäure (Pentazyklisches Triterpen · Hepatoprotektiv · Antidiabetisch · Nrf2)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Tree (Olea europaea). Studied for hepatoprotective and antimicrobial properties; contributes to the liver-protective activity of olive leaf.
Withanolid A (Steroidallacton · Adaptogen · Neuroprotektiv · Kognitiv)
Terpenoid — Steroidal Lactone (Withanolide class, C28 skeleton) from Withania somnifera (ashwagandha root). Studied for adaptogenic, neuroprotective, cognitive function, anti-inflammatory.
Withanolid A (Steroidallacton · Adaptogen · Neuroprotektiv · Kognitiv)
Terpenoid — Steroidal Lactone (Withanolide class, C28 skeleton) from Withania somnifera (ashwagandha root). Studied for adaptogenic, neuroprotective, cognitive function, anti-inflammatory.
Andrographolid (Diterpenlacton · Antiviral · Entzündungshemmend · Immunstimulierend)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Andrographolid (Diterpenlacton · Antiviral · Entzündungshemmend · Immunstimulierend)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Harpagosid (Iridoidglykosid · Arthrose · Kreuzschmerzen · Antiinflammatorisch)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens). The primary bioactive of Devil's Claw; well-supported by clinical trials for osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain.
Harpagosid (Iridoidglykosid · Arthrose · Kreuzschmerzen · Antiinflammatorisch)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens). The primary bioactive of Devil's Claw; well-supported by clinical trials for osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain.
Geniposid (Iridoidglykosid · GLP-1R-Agonismus · Hepatoprotektiv · Neuroprotektiv)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides). Studied for antidiabetic, analgesic, and hepatoprotective properties.
Geniposid (Iridoidglykosid · GLP-1R-Agonismus · Hepatoprotektiv · Neuroprotektiv)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides). Studied for antidiabetic, analgesic, and hepatoprotective properties.
Catalpol (Iridoidglykosid · Neuroprotektiv · Antineurodegenerativ · Antidiabetisch)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa). Studied for neuroprotective properties including protection of dopaminergic and cholinergic neurons.
Catalpol (Iridoidglykosid · Neuroprotektiv · Antineurodegenerativ · Antidiabetisch)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa). Studied for neuroprotective properties including protection of dopaminergic and cholinergic neurons.
Aucubin (Iridoidglykosid · Hepatoprotektiv · Entzündungshemmend · Neuroprotektiv)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Aucubin (Iridoidglykosid · Hepatoprotektiv · Entzündungshemmend · Neuroprotektiv)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Borneol (Bizyklisches Monoterpenol · BBB-Penetrationsverstärker · Neuroprotektiv · TCM)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.
Borneol (Bizyklisches Monoterpenol · BBB-Penetrationsverstärker · Neuroprotektiv · TCM)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.
Citronellol (Acyclisches Monoterpenol · Insektenschutzmittel · Antimikrobiell · Duftstoff)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Citronella / Rose (Cymbopogon nardus). Studied for insect-repellent, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial properties.
Citronellol (Acyclisches Monoterpenol · Insektenschutzmittel · Antimikrobiell · Duftstoff)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Citronella / Rose (Cymbopogon nardus). Studied for insect-repellent, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial properties.
Myrcen — β-Myrcen (Azyklisches Monoterpen · Analgetikum · Sedativum · Cannabis-Entourage)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Hops / Lemongrass (Humulus lupulus). Studied for sedative and muscle relaxant properties; may enhance cellular permeability to aid absorption of.
Myrcen — β-Myrcen (Azyklisches Monoterpen · Analgetikum · Sedativum · Cannabis-Entourage)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Hops / Lemongrass (Humulus lupulus). Studied for sedative and muscle relaxant properties; may enhance cellular permeability to aid absorption of.
Terpinen-4-ol (Monoterpenol · Teebaum-Wirkstoff · Antimykotisch · Akne)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). The primary antimicrobial constituent of tea tree oil; well-supported clinically for topical bacterial and fungal skin.
Terpinen-4-ol (Monoterpenol · Teebaum-Wirkstoff · Antimykotisch · Akne)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). The primary antimicrobial constituent of tea tree oil; well-supported clinically for topical bacterial and fungal skin.
Eucalyptol — 1,8-Cineol (Monoterpenether · Mukolytikum · Atemwege · Mundgesundheit)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). A clinically studied mucolytic and bronchosecretolytic agent.
Eucalyptol — 1,8-Cineol (Monoterpenether · Mukolytikum · Atemwege · Mundgesundheit)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). A clinically studied mucolytic and bronchosecretolytic agent.
Carvacrol (Monoterpenoid-Phenol · Breitband-Antimikrobium · Anti-Biofilm)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Oregano (Origanum vulgare). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and gut health-supporting properties.
Carvacrol (Monoterpenoid-Phenol · Breitband-Antimikrobium · Anti-Biofilm)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Oregano (Origanum vulgare). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and gut health-supporting properties.
Thymol (Monoterpenphenol · Orales Antiseptikum · Antimykotisch · Antimikrobiell)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). A potent antimicrobial monoterpene with established activity against oral bacteria.
Thymol (Monoterpenphenol · Orales Antiseptikum · Antimykotisch · Antimikrobiell)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). A potent antimicrobial monoterpene with established activity against oral bacteria.
Kampfer (Monoterpenon · Topisches Gegenreizmittel · Abschwellendes Mittel · Antimykotikum)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora). A clinically used topical analgesic and mild counterirritant.
Kampfer (Monoterpenon · Topisches Gegenreizmittel · Abschwellendes Mittel · Antimykotikum)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora). A clinically used topical analgesic and mild counterirritant.
Menthol — l-Menthol (Monoterpenol · TRPM8-Agonist · Reizdarmsyndrom-Linderung · Analgetikum)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Peppermint (Mentha x piperita). A TRPM8 receptor agonist used clinically as a topical analgesic and counterirritant.
Menthol — l-Menthol (Monoterpenol · TRPM8-Agonist · Reizdarmsyndrom-Linderung · Analgetikum)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Peppermint (Mentha x piperita). A TRPM8 receptor agonist used clinically as a topical analgesic and counterirritant.
Linalool (Monoterpenol · Anxiolytisch · Sedativ · Entzündungshemmend)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Studied for anxiolytic and sedative-supportive properties via modulation of GABA-A receptors.
Linalool (Monoterpenol · Anxiolytisch · Sedativ · Entzündungshemmend)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Studied for anxiolytic and sedative-supportive properties via modulation of GABA-A receptors.
Limonen — d-Limonen (Monoterpen · Antimykotikum · Anxiolytikum · GERD-Linderung)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Lemon / Orange (Citrus limon / sinensis). Studied for potential chemopreventive and digestive health-supporting properties.
Limonen — d-Limonen (Monoterpen · Antimykotikum · Anxiolytikum · GERD-Linderung)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Lemon / Orange (Citrus limon / sinensis). Studied for potential chemopreventive and digestive health-supporting properties.
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.
Cytisin — Tabex (Chinolizidinalkaloid · Nikotinischer Partialagonist · Rauchentwöhnung)
Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Golden Rain Tree (Laburnum anagyroides). A nicotinic receptor partial agonist; clinically used in Eastern Europe as a smoking cessation aid with a favourable.
Cytisin — Tabex (Chinolizidinalkaloid · Nikotinischer Partialagonist · Rauchentwöhnung)
Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Golden Rain Tree (Laburnum anagyroides). A nicotinic receptor partial agonist; clinically used in Eastern Europe as a smoking cessation aid with a favourable.
Hordenin (Phenylethylamin-Alkaloid · MAO-B-Hemmer · Thermogenikum)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Studied for norepinephrine-releasing activity producing brief physical energy enhancement.
Hordenin (Phenylethylamin-Alkaloid · MAO-B-Hemmer · Thermogenikum)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Studied for norepinephrine-releasing activity producing brief physical energy enhancement.
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.
Trigonellin (Pyridinalkaloid · Antidiabetikum · NAD+-Vorläuferforschung)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Studied for support of healthy blood glucose metabolism and potential neuroprotective properties.
Trigonellin (Pyridinalkaloid · Antidiabetikum · NAD+-Vorläuferforschung)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Studied for support of healthy blood glucose metabolism and potential neuroprotective properties.
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