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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Ginsenoside Rb1 (PPD Ginseng Saponin · Neuroprotective · Adaptogenic · Anti-fatigue)
Compound Ginsenoside Rb1 (Panaxoside Rb1) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Dammarane-type protopanaxadiol glycoside) CAS 41753-43-9 Primary source Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root), Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) Key applications Neuroprotective;...
Ginsenoside Rb1 (PPD Ginseng Saponin · Neuroprotective · Adaptogenic · Anti-fatigue)
Compound Ginsenoside Rb1 (Panaxoside Rb1) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Dammarane-type protopanaxadiol glycoside) CAS 41753-43-9 Primary source Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root), Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) Key applications Neuroprotective;...
Crocin (Saffron Water-soluble Carotenoid · Antidepressant · Neuroprotective · AMD)
Compound Crocin (Crocetin di-β-gentiobioside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (Water-soluble carotenoid diester glycoside) CAS 42553-65-1 Primary source Crocus sativus (saffron stigmas), Gardenia jasminoides (gardenia fruit) Key applications Neuroprotective;...
Crocin (Saffron Water-soluble Carotenoid · Antidepressant · Neuroprotective · AMD)
Compound Crocin (Crocetin di-β-gentiobioside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (Water-soluble carotenoid diester glycoside) CAS 42553-65-1 Primary source Crocus sativus (saffron stigmas), Gardenia jasminoides (gardenia fruit) Key applications Neuroprotective;...
Fucoxanthin (Marine Xanthophyll Carotenoid · WAT Browning · Thermogenic · Wakame)
Compound Fucoxanthin Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid (Xanthophyll; allenic carotenoid with unusual furanoid ring) CAS 3351-86-8 Primary source Undaria pinnatifida (wakame seaweed), Fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack), brown algae Key applications Thermogenic;...
Fucoxanthin (Marine Xanthophyll Carotenoid · WAT Browning · Thermogenic · Wakame)
Compound Fucoxanthin Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid (Xanthophyll; allenic carotenoid with unusual furanoid ring) CAS 3351-86-8 Primary source Undaria pinnatifida (wakame seaweed), Fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack), brown algae Key applications Thermogenic;...
Rebaudioside-A — Reb-A (Stevia Diterpene Glycoside · Premium Sweetener · GRAS E960)
Compound Rebaudioside-A (Reb-A; Rebiana) Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside (Ent-kaurane steviol glycoside; sophoroside) CAS 58543-16-1 Primary source Stevia rebaudiana (stevia leaves, 2–4% of dry weight) Key applications Premium non-caloric...
Rebaudioside-A — Reb-A (Stevia Diterpene Glycoside · Premium Sweetener · GRAS E960)
Compound Rebaudioside-A (Reb-A; Rebiana) Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside (Ent-kaurane steviol glycoside; sophoroside) CAS 58543-16-1 Primary source Stevia rebaudiana (stevia leaves, 2–4% of dry weight) Key applications Premium non-caloric...
Stevioside (Stevia Diterpene Glycoside · Non-caloric Sweetener · Antidiabetic · E960)
Compound Stevioside Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside (Ent-kaurane diterpene; steviol glycoside) CAS 57817-89-7 Primary source Stevia rebaudiana (stevia, dried leaves) Key applications Non-caloric sweetener (300× sweeter than sucrose); antidiabetic;...
Stevioside (Stevia Diterpene Glycoside · Non-caloric Sweetener · Antidiabetic · E960)
Compound Stevioside Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside (Ent-kaurane diterpene; steviol glycoside) CAS 57817-89-7 Primary source Stevia rebaudiana (stevia, dried leaves) Key applications Non-caloric sweetener (300× sweeter than sucrose); antidiabetic;...
Carnosic Acid (Rosemary Diterpene Antioxidant · Nrf2 Activator · E392 Food Preservative)
Compound Carnosic Acid Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Acid (Abietane-type phenolic diterpene; ortho-diphenolic) CAS 3650-09-7 Primary source Rosmarinus officinalis / Salvia rosmarinus (rosemary leaves), Salvia officinalis (sage) Key applications Antioxidant;...
Carnosic Acid (Rosemary Diterpene Antioxidant · Nrf2 Activator · E392 Food Preservative)
Compound Carnosic Acid Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Acid (Abietane-type phenolic diterpene; ortho-diphenolic) CAS 3650-09-7 Primary source Rosmarinus officinalis / Salvia rosmarinus (rosemary leaves), Salvia officinalis (sage) Key applications Antioxidant;...
Tanshinone IIA (Danshen Diterpene Quinone · Cardiovascular · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA) Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Quinone (Abietane-type diterpenoid phenanthrenequinone) CAS 568-72-9 Primary source Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen / Red Sage, dried root) Key applications Cardiovascular (anti-thrombotic,...
Tanshinone IIA (Danshen Diterpene Quinone · Cardiovascular · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA) Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Quinone (Abietane-type diterpenoid phenanthrenequinone) CAS 568-72-9 Primary source Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen / Red Sage, dried root) Key applications Cardiovascular (anti-thrombotic,...
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