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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Boswellic Acid — AKBA (Triterpene Acid · 5-LOX Inhibitor · Arthritis · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Boswellic Acids (AKBA; 3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Acid (Pentacyclic oleanane-type; multiple isomers) CAS 67416-61-9 (AKBA) Primary source Boswellia serrata (Indian frankincense, gum resin), B. sacra, B....
Boswellic Acid — AKBA (Triterpene Acid · 5-LOX Inhibitor · Arthritis · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Boswellic Acids (AKBA; 3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Acid (Pentacyclic oleanane-type; multiple isomers) CAS 67416-61-9 (AKBA) Primary source Boswellia serrata (Indian frankincense, gum resin), B. sacra, B....
Bilobalide (Ginkgo Sesquiterpene Trilactone · Neuroprotective · GABA-A Modulator · Anti-ischaemic)
Compound Bilobalide Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene; structurally related to ginkgolides) CAS 33570-04-6 Primary source Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene trilactone fraction in...
Bilobalide (Ginkgo Sesquiterpene Trilactone · Neuroprotective · GABA-A Modulator · Anti-ischaemic)
Compound Bilobalide Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene; structurally related to ginkgolides) CAS 33570-04-6 Primary source Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene trilactone fraction in...
Ginkgolide B (Diterpene Lactone · PAF Antagonist · Anti-thrombotic · Ginkgo biloba)
Compound Ginkgolide B Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Lactone (Cage-structured PAF antagonist; unique caged diterpenoid) CAS 15291-77-7 Primary source Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree, leaves and roots) Key applications Platelet-activating factor...
Ginkgolide B (Diterpene Lactone · PAF Antagonist · Anti-thrombotic · Ginkgo biloba)
Compound Ginkgolide B Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Lactone (Cage-structured PAF antagonist; unique caged diterpenoid) CAS 15291-77-7 Primary source Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree, leaves and roots) Key applications Platelet-activating factor...
Beta-Caryophyllene (Sesquiterpene CB2 Agonist · Dietary Cannabinoid · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Beta-Caryophyllene (BCP; (E)-BCP) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene (Bicyclic sesquiterpene; cyclobutane-containing) CAS 87-44-5 Primary source Piper nigrum (black pepper), Syzygium aromaticum (clove), Cannabis sativa (hemp), Copaiba balsam Key applications...
Beta-Caryophyllene (Sesquiterpene CB2 Agonist · Dietary Cannabinoid · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Beta-Caryophyllene (BCP; (E)-BCP) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene (Bicyclic sesquiterpene; cyclobutane-containing) CAS 87-44-5 Primary source Piper nigrum (black pepper), Syzygium aromaticum (clove), Cannabis sativa (hemp), Copaiba balsam Key applications...
Parthenolide (Sesquiterpene Lactone · Migraine Prevention · NF-κB Inhibitor · LSC Targeting)
Compound Parthenolide Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Eudesmanolide; germacranolide) CAS 20554-84-1 Primary source Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew, aerial parts and leaves) Key applications Migraine prevention; NF-κB inhibition; anti-inflammatory; leukaemia stem...
Parthenolide (Sesquiterpene Lactone · Migraine Prevention · NF-κB Inhibitor · LSC Targeting)
Compound Parthenolide Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Eudesmanolide; germacranolide) CAS 20554-84-1 Primary source Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew, aerial parts and leaves) Key applications Migraine prevention; NF-κB inhibition; anti-inflammatory; leukaemia stem...
Gramine — Donaxine (Indole Mannich Base Alkaloid · Antifeedant · Vasoconstriction · Synthesis Intermediate)
Compound Gramine (Donaxine; 3-(Dimethylaminomethyl)indole) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Simple dimethylaminomethyl indole; Mannich base-type alkaloid) CAS 87-52-5 Primary source Arundo donax (giant reed / donax, leaves), Hordeum vulgare (barley, seedlings),...
Gramine — Donaxine (Indole Mannich Base Alkaloid · Antifeedant · Vasoconstriction · Synthesis Intermediate)
Compound Gramine (Donaxine; 3-(Dimethylaminomethyl)indole) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Simple dimethylaminomethyl indole; Mannich base-type alkaloid) CAS 87-52-5 Primary source Arundo donax (giant reed / donax, leaves), Hordeum vulgare (barley, seedlings),...
Aconitine (Diterpene Alkaloid · Na+ Channel Activator · Monkshood Toxin · Atish Extract)
Compound Aconitine Chemical class Alkaloid — Diterpene Alkaloid (C19-diterpenoid alkaloid; ester alkaloid) CAS 302-27-2 Primary source Aconitum napellus (monkshood / wolfsbane, roots), Aconitum carmichaelii (fu zi, TCM) Key applications Pharmaceutical...
Aconitine (Diterpene Alkaloid · Na+ Channel Activator · Monkshood Toxin · Atish Extract)
Compound Aconitine Chemical class Alkaloid — Diterpene Alkaloid (C19-diterpenoid alkaloid; ester alkaloid) CAS 302-27-2 Primary source Aconitum napellus (monkshood / wolfsbane, roots), Aconitum carmichaelii (fu zi, TCM) Key applications Pharmaceutical...
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