HerbIQ - Compounds
α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)
Compound α-Cedrene (and β-Cedrene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) CAS 469-61-4 (α); 546-28-1 (β) Primary source Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar), Juniperus virginiana (Virginia cedar) Key...
α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)
Compound α-Cedrene (and β-Cedrene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) CAS 469-61-4 (α); 546-28-1 (β) Primary source Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar), Juniperus virginiana (Virginia cedar) Key...
Patchouli Alcohol — Patchoulol (Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antidepressant · Anti-obesity)
Compound Patchouli Alcohol (Patchoulol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) CAS 5986-55-0 Primary source Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity, fragrance Claim strength Moderate...
Patchouli Alcohol — Patchoulol (Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antidepressant · Anti-obesity)
Compound Patchouli Alcohol (Patchoulol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) CAS 5986-55-0 Primary source Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity, fragrance Claim strength Moderate...
Farnesol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-biofilm · Candida Quorum Sensing · Antimicrobial)
Compound Farnesol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol (C15) CAS 4602-84-0 Primary source Rose oil, ylang-ylang, lemongrass; produced endogenously from farnesyl pyrophosphate in cholesterol biosynthesis Key applications Anti-biofilm, antimicrobial,...
Farnesol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-biofilm · Candida Quorum Sensing · Antimicrobial)
Compound Farnesol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol (C15) CAS 4602-84-0 Primary source Rose oil, ylang-ylang, lemongrass; produced endogenously from farnesyl pyrophosphate in cholesterol biosynthesis Key applications Anti-biofilm, antimicrobial,...
Nerolidol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Penetration Enhancer · Anti-parasitic · Sedative)
Compound Nerolidol (Peruviol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol CAS 7212-44-4 (trans); 3790-78-1 (cis) Primary source Melaleuca quinquenervia (niaouli), neroli (Citrus aurantium flowers), jasmine, camellia Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-parasitic,...
Nerolidol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Penetration Enhancer · Anti-parasitic · Sedative)
Compound Nerolidol (Peruviol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol CAS 7212-44-4 (trans); 3790-78-1 (cis) Primary source Melaleuca quinquenervia (niaouli), neroli (Citrus aurantium flowers), jasmine, camellia Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-parasitic,...
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Skin Soothing · Penetration Enhancer)
Compound α-Bisabolol (Levomenol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Bisabolane skeleton) CAS 515-69-5 Primary source Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile), Candeia tree (Eremanthus erythropappus, Brazil) Key applications Skin soothing, anti-inflammatory, wound...
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Skin Soothing · Penetration Enhancer)
Compound α-Bisabolol (Levomenol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Bisabolane skeleton) CAS 515-69-5 Primary source Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile), Candeia tree (Eremanthus erythropappus, Brazil) Key applications Skin soothing, anti-inflammatory, wound...
Guaiol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial · Insect Repellent)
Compound Guaiol Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Guaiane skeleton) CAS 489-86-1 Primary source Guaiacum officinale (lignum vitae), Psidium guajava (guava), Bulnesia sarmientoi (palo santo) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect...
Guaiol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial · Insect Repellent)
Compound Guaiol Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Guaiane skeleton) CAS 489-86-1 Primary source Guaiacum officinale (lignum vitae), Psidium guajava (guava), Bulnesia sarmientoi (palo santo) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect...
Artemisinin — Qinghaosu (Sesquiterpene Endoperoxide · Antimalarial · Antiviral)
Compound Artemisinin (Qinghaosu) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Endoperoxide Lactone (Unique trioxane ring) CAS 63968-64-9 Primary source Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood / Qing Hao) Key applications Antimalarial (WHO-approved), antiviral, anticancer...
Artemisinin — Qinghaosu (Sesquiterpene Endoperoxide · Antimalarial · Antiviral)
Compound Artemisinin (Qinghaosu) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Endoperoxide Lactone (Unique trioxane ring) CAS 63968-64-9 Primary source Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood / Qing Hao) Key applications Antimalarial (WHO-approved), antiviral, anticancer...
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Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
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Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
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How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
