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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Escin — Aescin (Horse Chestnut Triterpene Saponin · CVI · Anti-oedema · High Evidence)
Compound Escin (Aescin; β-Escin) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Triterpenoid saponin mixture; aescigenin glycosides) CAS 6805-41-0 (escin); 8053-39-2 (β-escin) Primary source Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut seeds, 3–6% of dry...
Escin — Aescin (Horse Chestnut Triterpene Saponin · CVI · Anti-oedema · High Evidence)
Compound Escin (Aescin; β-Escin) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Triterpenoid saponin mixture; aescigenin glycosides) CAS 6805-41-0 (escin); 8053-39-2 (β-escin) Primary source Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut seeds, 3–6% of dry...
Kahweol (Arabica Coffee Furanoid Diterpene · Anti-angiogenic · Hepatoprotective)
Compound Kahweol Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene (Kaurane-type; furan-ring-containing coffee diterpene) CAS 6894-43-5 Primary source Coffea arabica (Arabica coffee beans; virtually absent in robusta) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative (cancer); hepatoprotective;...
Kahweol (Arabica Coffee Furanoid Diterpene · Anti-angiogenic · Hepatoprotective)
Compound Kahweol Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene (Kaurane-type; furan-ring-containing coffee diterpene) CAS 6894-43-5 Primary source Coffea arabica (Arabica coffee beans; virtually absent in robusta) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative (cancer); hepatoprotective;...
Cafestol (Coffee Diterpene · LDL-raising · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)
Compound Cafestol Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene (Kaurane-type; pentacyclic diterpene alcohol) CAS 469-83-0 Primary source Coffea arabica and C. canephora (coffee beans, coffee oil) Key applications LDL-cholesterol raising (coffee oil);...
Cafestol (Coffee Diterpene · LDL-raising · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)
Compound Cafestol Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene (Kaurane-type; pentacyclic diterpene alcohol) CAS 469-83-0 Primary source Coffea arabica and C. canephora (coffee beans, coffee oil) Key applications LDL-cholesterol raising (coffee oil);...
Betulin (Birch Bark Lupane Triterpene · Antiviral · Hepatoprotective · Betulinic Acid Precursor)
Compound Betulin (Betulinol; Trochol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) CAS 473-98-3 Primary source Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight — one of the most abundant...
Betulin (Birch Bark Lupane Triterpene · Antiviral · Hepatoprotective · Betulinic Acid Precursor)
Compound Betulin (Betulinol; Trochol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) CAS 473-98-3 Primary source Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight — one of the most abundant...
Lupeol (Lupane Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antiproliferative · Hepatoprotective · Birch)
Compound Lupeol Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type pentacyclic triterpene; β-amyrin analogue) CAS 545-47-1 Primary source Betula spp. (birch bark), Mangifera indica (mango fruit skin), Ficus spp., Aloe barbadensis Key...
Lupeol (Lupane Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antiproliferative · Hepatoprotective · Birch)
Compound Lupeol Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type pentacyclic triterpene; β-amyrin analogue) CAS 545-47-1 Primary source Betula spp. (birch bark), Mangifera indica (mango fruit skin), Ficus spp., Aloe barbadensis Key...
Astragaloside IV (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponin · Telomerase Activator · Immune Tonic · Huang Qi)
Compound Astragaloside IV (Cycloastragenol-3-O-β-D-glucoside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Cycloartane-type; unique tetracyclic triterpene) CAS 84687-43-4 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root) Key applications Telomerase activator; immune...
Astragaloside IV (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponin · Telomerase Activator · Immune Tonic · Huang Qi)
Compound Astragaloside IV (Cycloastragenol-3-O-β-D-glucoside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Cycloartane-type; unique tetracyclic triterpene) CAS 84687-43-4 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root) Key applications Telomerase activator; immune...
Ginsenoside Rg1 (PPT Ginseng Saponin · Cognitive Stimulation · Haematopoiesis · Anti-fatigue)
Compound Ginsenoside Rg1 (Panaxoside Rg1) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Dammarane-type protopanaxatriol glycoside; PPT-type) CAS 22427-39-0 Primary source Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root), Panax notoginseng (tienchi/sanqi ginseng) Key applications...
Ginsenoside Rg1 (PPT Ginseng Saponin · Cognitive Stimulation · Haematopoiesis · Anti-fatigue)
Compound Ginsenoside Rg1 (Panaxoside Rg1) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Dammarane-type protopanaxatriol glycoside; PPT-type) CAS 22427-39-0 Primary source Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root), Panax notoginseng (tienchi/sanqi ginseng) Key applications...
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