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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Lycopin (Tomaten-Carotinoid · Azyklisches Carotin · Kardiovaskuläres Antioxidans)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Tomato / Watermelon (Solanum lycopersicum). A well-studied antioxidant carotenoid; consistently associated with cardiovascular protection and potential prostate.
Lycopin (Tomaten-Carotinoid · Azyklisches Carotin · Kardiovaskuläres Antioxidans)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Tomato / Watermelon (Solanum lycopersicum). A well-studied antioxidant carotenoid; consistently associated with cardiovascular protection and potential prostate.
Astaxanthin (Ketocarotinoid · Haematococcus-Extrakt · Antioxidatives Carotinoid)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Red Algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). A ketocarotenoid with exceptional antioxidant potency; multiple human trials support its benefits for skin.
Astaxanthin (Ketocarotinoid · Haematococcus-Extrakt · Antioxidatives Carotinoid)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Red Algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). A ketocarotenoid with exceptional antioxidant potency; multiple human trials support its benefits for skin.
Beta-Sitosterol (Pflanzensterin · Phytosterin · Cholesterin-Konkurrent)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Wheat Germ / Nettle (Triticum aestivum / Urtica dioica). The most studied phytosterol; competes with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and supports prostate health via.
Beta-Sitosterol (Pflanzensterin · Phytosterin · Cholesterin-Konkurrent)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Wheat Germ / Nettle (Triticum aestivum / Urtica dioica). The most studied phytosterol; competes with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and supports prostate health via.
Lentinan (Shiitake Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan · Immunpolysaccharid)
Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1 3)-β-D-Glucan with (1 6) from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Lentinan (Shiitake Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan · Immunpolysaccharid)
Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1 3)-β-D-Glucan with (1 6) from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Arabinoxylan (AXOS · Weizenkleie-Ballaststoff · Präbiotische Hemicellulose)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose from Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran. Claim strength: Moderate.
Arabinoxylan (AXOS · Weizenkleie-Ballaststoff · Präbiotische Hemicellulose)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose from Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran. Claim strength: Moderate.
Guarkernmehl (Guar-Galactomannan · PHGG · Ballaststoff für Reizdarm & Darmmotilität)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Guarkernmehl (Guar-Galactomannan · PHGG · Ballaststoff für Reizdarm & Darmmotilität)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Withanolide (Ashwagandha · Steroidlactone · Adaptogen-Markersubstanz)
Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary). Claim strength: High.
Withanolide (Ashwagandha · Steroidlactone · Adaptogen-Markersubstanz)
Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary). Claim strength: High.
Phosphatidylcholin (Lecithin · PC · Lipid für liposomale Delivery-Systeme)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower). Claim strength: High.
Phosphatidylcholin (Lecithin · PC · Lipid für liposomale Delivery-Systeme)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower). Claim strength: High.
Fucoidan (sulfatiertes Braunalgen-Polysaccharid · mariner Ballaststoff)
Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber from Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus. Claim strength: Moderate.
Fucoidan (sulfatiertes Braunalgen-Polysaccharid · mariner Ballaststoff)
Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber from Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus. Claim strength: Moderate.
Myo-Inositol (Inositol · Unterstützung bei PCOS & Insulinsensitivität)
Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol from All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes. Claim strength: High.
Myo-Inositol (Inositol · Unterstützung bei PCOS & Insulinsensitivität)
Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol from All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes. Claim strength: High.
D-Mannose (Monosaccharid zur Unterstützung der Harnwege)
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose from Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose. Claim strength: High.
D-Mannose (Monosaccharid zur Unterstützung der Harnwege)
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose from Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose. Claim strength: High.
Flohsamenschalen-Ballaststoff (Ispaghula · Plantago-ovata-Faser)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage from Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global. Claim strength: High.
Flohsamenschalen-Ballaststoff (Ispaghula · Plantago-ovata-Faser)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage from Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global. Claim strength: High.
Hafer-Beta-Glucan (Getreide-β-Glucan · gemischt-vernetztes Beta-Glucan)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Mixed-linkage β-glucan from Avena sativa (Oats) — grain endosperm and bran. Claim strength: High.
Hafer-Beta-Glucan (Getreide-β-Glucan · gemischt-vernetztes Beta-Glucan)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Mixed-linkage β-glucan from Avena sativa (Oats) — grain endosperm and bran. Claim strength: High.
Inulin (Zichorienfaser · Fruktan · Präbiotische FOS)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Fructan from Cichorium intybus (Chicory) — root. Claim strength: High.
Inulin (Zichorienfaser · Fruktan · Präbiotische FOS)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Fructan from Cichorium intybus (Chicory) — root. Claim strength: High.
Galactomannan (Guarsamenfaser · Johannisbrotkernmehl)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Galactomannan (Guarsamenfaser · Johannisbrotkernmehl)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Glucomannan (Konjakfaser · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
Glucomannan (Konjakfaser · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
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