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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Quercetin (Flavonol · Antioxidans · Mastzellstabilisator)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Onion (Allium cepa). A widely studied dietary flavonol; may support normal antioxidant defence and healthy inflammatory balance. Some.
Quercetin (Flavonol · Antioxidans · Mastzellstabilisator)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Onion (Allium cepa). A widely studied dietary flavonol; may support normal antioxidant defence and healthy inflammatory balance. Some.
Shatavarine (steroidale Saponine · Asparagus racemosus · Adaptogen für die weibliche Fortpflanzung)
Saponin · Steroidal Saponin · Spirostane-type Glycoside from Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari / Wild Asparagus). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Shatavarine (steroidale Saponine · Asparagus racemosus · Adaptogen für die weibliche Fortpflanzung)
Saponin · Steroidal Saponin · Spirostane-type Glycoside from Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari / Wild Asparagus). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Macamide (N-Benzyl-Fettsäureamide · Bioaktivstoffe der Maca · Endocannabinoid-verwandte Lipide)
Fatty Acid Amide · N-Benzyl Alkylamide from Lepidium meyenii (Maca) — hypocotyl. Claim strength: Moderate.
Macamide (N-Benzyl-Fettsäureamide · Bioaktivstoffe der Maca · Endocannabinoid-verwandte Lipide)
Fatty Acid Amide · N-Benzyl Alkylamide from Lepidium meyenii (Maca) — hypocotyl. Claim strength: Moderate.
Phosphatidylserin (PS · Soja-PS · Phospholipid für kognitive Gesundheit)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphoserine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed. Claim strength: Moderate.
Phosphatidylserin (PS · Soja-PS · Phospholipid für kognitive Gesundheit)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphoserine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed. Claim strength: Moderate.
Superoxid-Dismutase (SOD · EC 1.15.1.1 · Primäres zelluläres antioxidatives Enzym)
Enzyme · Oxidoreductase · Metalloenzyme (Cu/Zn-SOD, Mn-SOD, Fe-SOD) from Triticum aestivum (Wheatgrass). Claim strength: High.
Superoxid-Dismutase (SOD · EC 1.15.1.1 · Primäres zelluläres antioxidatives Enzym)
Enzyme · Oxidoreductase · Metalloenzyme (Cu/Zn-SOD, Mn-SOD, Fe-SOD) from Triticum aestivum (Wheatgrass). Claim strength: High.
Cholin ((2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium · Essentieller Nährstoff · Unterstützung für Gehirn & Leber)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Essential Nutrient from Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ). Claim strength: High.
Cholin ((2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium · Essentieller Nährstoff · Unterstützung für Gehirn & Leber)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Essential Nutrient from Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ). Claim strength: High.
Erythrit (Meso-Erythrit · E968 · Zahnfreundlicher Süßstoff ohne Kalorien)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
Erythrit (Meso-Erythrit · E968 · Zahnfreundlicher Süßstoff ohne Kalorien)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
Glucosamin (2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose · GlcN · Nahrungsergänzungsmittel für Gelenkknorpel)
Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine from Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells. Claim strength: High.
Glucosamin (2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose · GlcN · Nahrungsergänzungsmittel für Gelenkknorpel)
Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine from Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells. Claim strength: High.
D-Glucuronsäure (GlcA · Entgiftungszucker · Bindegewebsvorstufe)
Carbohydrate · Sugar · Uronic Acid · C6 Alduronic Acid from Acacia senegal (Gum Arabic) — sap (commercial source). Claim strength: Moderate.
D-Glucuronsäure (GlcA · Entgiftungszucker · Bindegewebsvorstufe)
Carbohydrate · Sugar · Uronic Acid · C6 Alduronic Acid from Acacia senegal (Gum Arabic) — sap (commercial source). Claim strength: Moderate.
Alginsäure (Alginat · Marines Polysaccharid · Refluxbarriere-Faser)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
Alginsäure (Alginat · Marines Polysaccharid · Refluxbarriere-Faser)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
Ceramide (Sphingolipid · Hautbarriere-Lipid · Bestandteil des Stratum Corneum)
Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) from Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat). Claim strength: Moderate.
Ceramide (Sphingolipid · Hautbarriere-Lipid · Bestandteil des Stratum Corneum)
Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) from Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat). Claim strength: Moderate.
Squalan (Triterpen-Lipid · Olivenöl-Emollient · Haut- & Immunmodulator)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Oil (Olea europaea). A triterpene hydrocarbon and precursor to all plant sterols and triterpenoids.
Squalan (Triterpen-Lipid · Olivenöl-Emollient · Haut- & Immunmodulator)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Oil (Olea europaea). A triterpene hydrocarbon and precursor to all plant sterols and triterpenoids.
Alpha-Linolensäure (ALA · Omega-3-Pflanzenfettsäure · Leinöl)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 from Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA). Claim strength: Moderate.
Alpha-Linolensäure (ALA · Omega-3-Pflanzenfettsäure · Leinöl)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 from Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA). Claim strength: Moderate.
Linolsäure (Omega-6 · LA · Essenzielle Fettsäure · Hautbarriere-Lipid)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 from Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA). Claim strength: High.
Linolsäure (Omega-6 · LA · Essenzielle Fettsäure · Hautbarriere-Lipid)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 from Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA). Claim strength: High.
Ölsäure (Omega-9 · C18:1 · Mittelmeer-Einfachungesättigte Fettsäure)
Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 from Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit. Claim strength: High.
Ölsäure (Omega-9 · C18:1 · Mittelmeer-Einfachungesättigte Fettsäure)
Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 from Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit. Claim strength: High.
EPA & DHA (Omega-3 langkettige PUFAs · Marine & Algen-Fettsäuren)
Fatty acid class · Omega-3 polyunsaturates · ALA, EPA and DHA from Seed oils, marine fish oil and algal fermentation. ALA converts to DHA at under 0.5%. Claim strength: High.
EPA & DHA (Omega-3 langkettige PUFAs · Marine & Algen-Fettsäuren)
Fatty acid class · Omega-3 polyunsaturates · ALA, EPA and DHA from Seed oils, marine fish oil and algal fermentation. ALA converts to DHA at under 0.5%. Claim strength: High.
Beta-Carotin (Provitamin A · Carotinoid-Antioxidans · Immununterstützung)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Pumpkin (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid supporting healthy vision and immune function.
Beta-Carotin (Provitamin A · Carotinoid-Antioxidans · Immununterstützung)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Pumpkin (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid supporting healthy vision and immune function.
Zeaxanthin (Makula-Xanthophyll · Netzhaut-Carotinoid · Augenschutz)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Corn / Peppers (Zea mays). A macular carotenoid studied alongside lutein for visual acuity support and photoprotection of the retina.
Zeaxanthin (Makula-Xanthophyll · Netzhaut-Carotinoid · Augenschutz)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Corn / Peppers (Zea mays). A macular carotenoid studied alongside lutein for visual acuity support and photoprotection of the retina.
Lutein (Xanthophyll · Makulapigment · Augen-Gesundheits-Carotinoid)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Kale / Spinach (Brassica oleracea). Accumulates selectively in the macular pigment; well-supported by clinical evidence for reducing risk of age-related.
Lutein (Xanthophyll · Makulapigment · Augen-Gesundheits-Carotinoid)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Kale / Spinach (Brassica oleracea). Accumulates selectively in the macular pigment; well-supported by clinical evidence for reducing risk of age-related.
Betain (Trimethylglycin · TMG · Osmolyt & Methylgruppen-Donor)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Osmolyte from Beta vulgaris (Sugar beet) — root molasses. Claim strength: High.
Betain (Trimethylglycin · TMG · Osmolyt & Methylgruppen-Donor)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Osmolyte from Beta vulgaris (Sugar beet) — root molasses. Claim strength: High.
Ursolsäure (Pentazyklisches Triterpen · Muskelerhalt · Antiadipogen · Hepatoprotektiv)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Apple / Rosemary (Malus domestica). Studied for muscle mass preservation, fat metabolism support, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ursolsäure (Pentazyklisches Triterpen · Muskelerhalt · Antiadipogen · Hepatoprotektiv)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Apple / Rosemary (Malus domestica). Studied for muscle mass preservation, fat metabolism support, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Soja-Isoflavone — Genistein & Daidzein (Phytoöstrogene · Hülsenfrucht-Polyphenole)
Polyphenol · Isoflavone · Genistein, daidzein and glycitein from Glycine max — germ or cotyledon, which differ in ratio. Aglycone and glycoside figures differ by about 1.6×. Claim strength: Emerging.
Soja-Isoflavone — Genistein & Daidzein (Phytoöstrogene · Hülsenfrucht-Polyphenole)
Polyphenol · Isoflavone · Genistein, daidzein and glycitein from Glycine max — germ or cotyledon, which differ in ratio. Aglycone and glycoside figures differ by about 1.6×. Claim strength: Emerging.
Papain (Papaya-Protease · Cystein-Endopeptidase · Verdauungsenzym)
Enzyme · Cysteine Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.2) · Plant Protease from Carica papaya (Papaya) — unripe fruit latex (primary). Claim strength: High.
Papain (Papaya-Protease · Cystein-Endopeptidase · Verdauungsenzym)
Enzyme · Cysteine Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.2) · Plant Protease from Carica papaya (Papaya) — unripe fruit latex (primary). Claim strength: High.
Bromelain (Ananas-Protease · Cystein-Endopeptidase · Systemisches Enzym)
Enzyme · Cysteine Protease · Endopeptidase from Ananas comosus (Pineapple) — stem. Claim strength: High.
Bromelain (Ananas-Protease · Cystein-Endopeptidase · Systemisches Enzym)
Enzyme · Cysteine Protease · Endopeptidase from Ananas comosus (Pineapple) — stem. Claim strength: High.
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