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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Galegine (Guanidine Alkaloid · Metformin Botanical Prototype · Glucose-Lowering History)
Compound Galegine (Isoamylene Guanidine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Guanidine Alkaloid (Isoprenoid-substituted guanidine) CAS 543-19-5 Primary source Galega officinalis (goat’s rue, French lilac) aerial parts Key applications Blood glucose lowering (historical);...
Galegine (Guanidine Alkaloid · Metformin Botanical Prototype · Glucose-Lowering History)
Compound Galegine (Isoamylene Guanidine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Guanidine Alkaloid (Isoprenoid-substituted guanidine) CAS 543-19-5 Primary source Galega officinalis (goat’s rue, French lilac) aerial parts Key applications Blood glucose lowering (historical);...
Colchicine (Tropolone Alkaloid · Pharmaceutical Gout Treatment · Informational Reference)
Compound Colchicine Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid / Tropolone alkaloid CAS 64-86-8 Primary source Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus / meadow saffron), Gloriosa superba (glory lily) Key applications Pharmaceutical for gout...
Colchicine (Tropolone Alkaloid · Pharmaceutical Gout Treatment · Informational Reference)
Compound Colchicine Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid / Tropolone alkaloid CAS 64-86-8 Primary source Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus / meadow saffron), Gloriosa superba (glory lily) Key applications Pharmaceutical for gout...
Ligustrazine — Tetramethylpyrazine (Pyrazine Alkaloid · Vasodilatory · Cerebrovascular · TCM)
Compound Ligustrazine (Tetramethylpyrazine, TMP) Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyrazine (2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine) CAS 1124-11-4 Primary source Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuanxiong / Szechuan lovage rhizome), fermented foods Key applications Vasodilatory, antiplatelet, cerebrovascular, neuroprotective, TCM...
Ligustrazine — Tetramethylpyrazine (Pyrazine Alkaloid · Vasodilatory · Cerebrovascular · TCM)
Compound Ligustrazine (Tetramethylpyrazine, TMP) Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyrazine (2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine) CAS 1124-11-4 Primary source Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuanxiong / Szechuan lovage rhizome), fermented foods Key applications Vasodilatory, antiplatelet, cerebrovascular, neuroprotective, TCM...
Deoxyvasicinone (Quinazoline Alkaloid · Synergistic Bronchodilation · Vasaka Co-alkaloid)
Compound Deoxyvasicinone Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinazoline (Pyrrolo[1,2-b]quinazoline, C-3 deoxy form) CAS 530-53-0 Primary source Adhatoda vasica (Malabar nut / Vasaka) leaves — minor alkaloid alongside vasicine and vasicinone Key...
Deoxyvasicinone (Quinazoline Alkaloid · Synergistic Bronchodilation · Vasaka Co-alkaloid)
Compound Deoxyvasicinone Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinazoline (Pyrrolo[1,2-b]quinazoline, C-3 deoxy form) CAS 530-53-0 Primary source Adhatoda vasica (Malabar nut / Vasaka) leaves — minor alkaloid alongside vasicine and vasicinone Key...
Vasicinone (Quinazoline Alkaloid · Bronchodilatory · Mucolytic · Vasaka)
Compound Vasicinone Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinazoline (Pyrrolo[1,2-b]quinazoline) CAS 486-64-6 Primary source Adhatoda vasica (Malabar nut / Vasaka / Adulsa) leaves Key applications Bronchodilatory, mucolytic, anti-asthmatic, uterotonic (traditional), anti-inflammatory Claim...
Vasicinone (Quinazoline Alkaloid · Bronchodilatory · Mucolytic · Vasaka)
Compound Vasicinone Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinazoline (Pyrrolo[1,2-b]quinazoline) CAS 486-64-6 Primary source Adhatoda vasica (Malabar nut / Vasaka / Adulsa) leaves Key applications Bronchodilatory, mucolytic, anti-asthmatic, uterotonic (traditional), anti-inflammatory Claim...
Capsaicin (Vanilloid Pseudoalkaloid · TRPV1 Agonist · Topical Analgesic · Thermogenic)
Compound Capsaicin Chemical class Alkaloid (Pseudoalkaloid / Vanilloid) — Phenylpropanoid-derived CAS 404-86-4 Primary source Capsicum annuum (chilli), Capsicum frutescens (bird-eye chilli, Tabasco) Key applications TRPV1 agonist, topical analgesic (OTC approved),...
Capsaicin (Vanilloid Pseudoalkaloid · TRPV1 Agonist · Topical Analgesic · Thermogenic)
Compound Capsaicin Chemical class Alkaloid (Pseudoalkaloid / Vanilloid) — Phenylpropanoid-derived CAS 404-86-4 Primary source Capsicum annuum (chilli), Capsicum frutescens (bird-eye chilli, Tabasco) Key applications TRPV1 agonist, topical analgesic (OTC approved),...
Linamarin (Cyanogenic Glycoside · Cassava Food Safety · HCN · Informational Reference)
Compound Linamarin Chemical class Cyanogenic Glycoside (Acetone cyanohydrin glucoside) CAS 554-35-8 Primary source Manihot esculenta (cassava/manioc root), Linum usitatissimum (linseed/flax) Key applications Informational reference — primary cassava cyanogen; food safety;...
Linamarin (Cyanogenic Glycoside · Cassava Food Safety · HCN · Informational Reference)
Compound Linamarin Chemical class Cyanogenic Glycoside (Acetone cyanohydrin glucoside) CAS 554-35-8 Primary source Manihot esculenta (cassava/manioc root), Linum usitatissimum (linseed/flax) Key applications Informational reference — primary cassava cyanogen; food safety;...
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