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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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Pilocarpine (Imidazole Alkaloid · Glaucoma · Xerostomia · Informational Reference)

Compound Pilocarpine Chemical class Alkaloid — Imidazole (Ethyl imidazole alkaloid; from jaborandi) CAS 92-13-7 Primary source Pilocarpus jaborandi (jaborandi), Pilocarpus microphyllus (leaves) Key applications Pharmaceutical: glaucoma (ophthalmic), xerostomia/Sjögren’s syndrome (oral);...

Pilocarpine (Imidazole Alkaloid · Glaucoma · Xerostomia · Informational Reference)

Compound Pilocarpine Chemical class Alkaloid — Imidazole (Ethyl imidazole alkaloid; from jaborandi) CAS 92-13-7 Primary source Pilocarpus jaborandi (jaborandi), Pilocarpus microphyllus (leaves) Key applications Pharmaceutical: glaucoma (ophthalmic), xerostomia/Sjögren’s syndrome (oral);...

Pseudoephedrine (Protoalkaloid · OTC Decongestant · Meth Precursor · Informational)

Compound Pseudoephedrine (D-Pseudoephedrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid (Phenylpropanolamine; stereoisomer of ephedrine) CAS 90-82-4 Primary source Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang stems), Ephedra species; also produced synthetically Key applications OTC nasal...

Pseudoephedrine (Protoalkaloid · OTC Decongestant · Meth Precursor · Informational)

Compound Pseudoephedrine (D-Pseudoephedrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid (Phenylpropanolamine; stereoisomer of ephedrine) CAS 90-82-4 Primary source Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang stems), Ephedra species; also produced synthetically Key applications OTC nasal...

Ephedrine (Protoalkaloid · Ma Huang · Banned Supplement · Sympathomimetic Informational)

Compound Ephedrine (L-Ephedrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid (Phenylethylamine / phenylpropanolamine) CAS 299-42-3 Primary source Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang, green twigs), Ephedra species Key applications Controlled sympathomimetic bronchodilator; asthma, decongestant;...

Ephedrine (Protoalkaloid · Ma Huang · Banned Supplement · Sympathomimetic Informational)

Compound Ephedrine (L-Ephedrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid (Phenylethylamine / phenylpropanolamine) CAS 299-42-3 Primary source Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang, green twigs), Ephedra species Key applications Controlled sympathomimetic bronchodilator; asthma, decongestant;...

Camptothecin (Quinoline Alkaloid · Topoisomerase I Inhibitor · Irinotecan Lead · Informational)

Compound Camptothecin (CPT) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Pentacyclic quinoline alkaloid with β-hydroxy lactone) CAS 7689-03-4 Primary source Camptotheca acuminata (Happy tree / Chinese tree of joy, bark and fruit),...

Camptothecin (Quinoline Alkaloid · Topoisomerase I Inhibitor · Irinotecan Lead · Informational)

Compound Camptothecin (CPT) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Pentacyclic quinoline alkaloid with β-hydroxy lactone) CAS 7689-03-4 Primary source Camptotheca acuminata (Happy tree / Chinese tree of joy, bark and fruit),...

Cinchonine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Antimalarial · P-gp Inhibitor)

Compound Cinchonine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Cinchona bark; desmethoxy analogue of quinine) CAS 118-10-5 Primary source Cinchona pubescens, Cinchona officinalis (bark) — minor alkaloid alongside quinine Key applications Antimalarial,...

Cinchonine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Antimalarial · P-gp Inhibitor)

Compound Cinchonine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Cinchona bark; desmethoxy analogue of quinine) CAS 118-10-5 Primary source Cinchona pubescens, Cinchona officinalis (bark) — minor alkaloid alongside quinine Key applications Antimalarial,...

Quinidine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Class Ia Antiarrhythmic · Informational)

Compound Quinidine (Conquinine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Cinchona bark diastereomer; Class Ia antiarrhythmic) CAS 56-54-2 Primary source Cinchona species (bark) — minor alkaloid; also produced by quinine epimerisation Key...

Quinidine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Class Ia Antiarrhythmic · Informational)

Compound Quinidine (Conquinine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Cinchona bark diastereomer; Class Ia antiarrhythmic) CAS 56-54-2 Primary source Cinchona species (bark) — minor alkaloid; also produced by quinine epimerisation Key...

Quinine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Antimalarial · Historical Pharmaceutical · Informational)

Compound Quinine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Cinchona bark primary alkaloid) CAS 130-95-0 Primary source Cinchona officinalis, Cinchona pubescens (Cinchona bark), Cinchona succirubra Key applications Pharmaceutical antimalarial (historical); nocturnal leg...

Quinine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Antimalarial · Historical Pharmaceutical · Informational)

Compound Quinine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Cinchona bark primary alkaloid) CAS 130-95-0 Primary source Cinchona officinalis, Cinchona pubescens (Cinchona bark), Cinchona succirubra Key applications Pharmaceutical antimalarial (historical); nocturnal leg...