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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Vindoline (Vinca Precursor Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Compound Vindoline Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; aspidosperma-type monomer) CAS 2182-14-1 Primary source Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves Key applications Biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine; informational-only Claim...
Vindoline (Vinca Precursor Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Compound Vindoline Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; aspidosperma-type monomer) CAS 2182-14-1 Primary source Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves Key applications Biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine; informational-only Claim...
Catharanthine (Vinca Precursor Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Compound Catharanthine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; iboga-type monomer) CAS 2468-21-5 Primary source Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves Key applications Biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine; informational-only Claim...
Catharanthine (Vinca Precursor Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Compound Catharanthine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; iboga-type monomer) CAS 2468-21-5 Primary source Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves Key applications Biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine; informational-only Claim...
Harmol (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxidant)
Compound Harmol (7-Hydroxy-1-methyl-beta-carboline; demethyl-harmine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully aromatic, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) CAS 487-03-6 Primary source Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds and roots (root-enriched) Key applications MAO-A...
Harmol (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxidant)
Compound Harmol (7-Hydroxy-1-methyl-beta-carboline; demethyl-harmine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully aromatic, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) CAS 487-03-6 Primary source Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds and roots (root-enriched) Key applications MAO-A...
Harmalol (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxidant)
Compound Harmalol (7-Hydroxy-dihydroharman; demethyl-harmaline) Chemical class Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (dihydro, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) CAS 6028-07-5 Primary source Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds Key applications MAO-A inhibition; antioxidant; antimicrobial; research...
Harmalol (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxidant)
Compound Harmalol (7-Hydroxy-dihydroharman; demethyl-harmaline) Chemical class Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (dihydro, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) CAS 6028-07-5 Primary source Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds Key applications MAO-A inhibition; antioxidant; antimicrobial; research...
Tetrahydroharmine (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO / Serotonin Modulation)
Compound Tetrahydroharmine (THH; Leptaflorine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully reduced harmala indole alkaloid) CAS 7629-35-8 Primary source Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds; Banisteriopsis caapi stem Key applications Weak MAO-A...
Tetrahydroharmine (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO / Serotonin Modulation)
Compound Tetrahydroharmine (THH; Leptaflorine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully reduced harmala indole alkaloid) CAS 7629-35-8 Primary source Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds; Banisteriopsis caapi stem Key applications Weak MAO-A...
Ibogaine (Iboga Indole Alkaloid · Addiction Research · Informational)
Compound Ibogaine (Ibogaine HCl) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (iboga-type; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) CAS 83-74-9 Primary source Tabernanthe iboga (iboga), root bark Key applications Controlled psychoactive; researched for opioid-dependence interruption;...
Ibogaine (Iboga Indole Alkaloid · Addiction Research · Informational)
Compound Ibogaine (Ibogaine HCl) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (iboga-type; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) CAS 83-74-9 Primary source Tabernanthe iboga (iboga), root bark Key applications Controlled psychoactive; researched for opioid-dependence interruption;...
Ergotamine (Ergot Alkaloid · Migraine Vasoconstrictor · Informational)
Compound Ergotamine (Ergomar; Cafergot component) Chemical class Alkaloid — Ergot (ergopeptine; lysergic-acid-derived indole alkaloid) CAS 113-15-5 Primary source Claviceps purpurea (ergot fungus, sclerotium on rye and other grasses) Key applications...
Ergotamine (Ergot Alkaloid · Migraine Vasoconstrictor · Informational)
Compound Ergotamine (Ergomar; Cafergot component) Chemical class Alkaloid — Ergot (ergopeptine; lysergic-acid-derived indole alkaloid) CAS 113-15-5 Primary source Claviceps purpurea (ergot fungus, sclerotium on rye and other grasses) Key applications...
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