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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Polisacáridos de aloe
Acetylated polysaccharides — principally acemannan from Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera; ghritkumari). Studied for topical wound healing and mucosal repair; oral-care formulation.
Polisacáridos de aloe
Acetylated polysaccharides — principally acemannan from Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera; ghritkumari). Studied for topical wound healing and mucosal repair; oral-care formulation.
Ácido araquidónico
Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, 20:4(ω-6). Claim strength: High.
Ácido araquidónico
Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, 20:4(ω-6). Claim strength: High.
Agnúsido
Iridoid glycoside — an aucubin-type iridoid esterified with from Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree; chasteberry; monk’s pepper). Claim strength: Moderate.
Agnúsido
Iridoid glycoside — an aucubin-type iridoid esterified with from Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree; chasteberry; monk’s pepper). Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido alfa-lipoico
Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid from Endogenously synthesised in plants, animals, and humans. Studied for diabetic neuropathy symptom support.
Ácido alfa-lipoico
Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid from Endogenously synthesised in plants, animals, and humans. Studied for diabetic neuropathy symptom support.
Insaponificables de Aguacate y Soja
Unsaponifiable lipid fraction — the non-saponifying residue of avocado from Persea americana (avocado) and Glycine max (soybean). Studied for hip and knee osteoarthritis symptom support; joint-comfort formulation.
Insaponificables de Aguacate y Soja
Unsaponifiable lipid fraction — the non-saponifying residue of avocado from Persea americana (avocado) and Glycine max (soybean). Studied for hip and knee osteoarthritis symptom support; joint-comfort formulation.
Antocianinas
Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) from Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry). Studied for cardiometabolic support, vascular/endothelial function, ocular health.
Antocianinas
Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) from Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry). Studied for cardiometabolic support, vascular/endothelial function, ocular health.
Alfa-mangostín
Prenylated xanthone from Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana).
Alfa-mangostín
Prenylated xanthone from Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana).
Ácido arjunólico
Pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin (oleanane-type) from Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna).
Ácido arjunólico
Pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin (oleanane-type) from Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna).
Azadiractina
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Azadiractina
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Alfa-Pineno
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Alfa-Pineno
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Ácido angélico
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Ácido angélico
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Alstonina (Alcaloide Indólico Anhidronio · Investigación Antipsicótica)
Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine) from Alstonia boonei ; also Catharanthus roseus. Studied for antipsychotic-like preclinical profile; anticancer research.
Alstonina (Alcaloide Indólico Anhidronio · Investigación Antipsicótica)
Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine) from Alstonia boonei ; also Catharanthus roseus. Studied for antipsychotic-like preclinical profile; anticancer research.
Acumilina (Alcaloide indólico de Akuamma · Estructura enjaulada · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-type caged monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for parent of the akuammiline structural class.
Acumilina (Alcaloide indólico de Akuamma · Estructura enjaulada · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-type caged monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for parent of the akuammiline structural class.
Akuamicina (Alcaloide indólico de Akuamma · Agonista kappa-opioide · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (strychnos-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds; also Alstonia spp. Studied for kappa-opioid receptor agonist; medicinal-chemistry scaffold.
Akuamicina (Alcaloide indólico de Akuamma · Agonista kappa-opioide · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (strychnos-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds; also Alstonia spp. Studied for kappa-opioid receptor agonist; medicinal-chemistry scaffold.
Akuammidina (Alcaloide indólico de Akuamma · Agonista de receptores Mu-Opioides · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagine-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for mu-opioid receptor agonist; research context; informational-only.
Akuammidina (Alcaloide indólico de Akuamma · Agonista de receptores Mu-Opioides · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagine-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for mu-opioid receptor agonist; research context; informational-only.
Akuamina (Alcaloide indólico de Akuamma · Ligando del receptor opioide · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-related monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — principal alkaloid. Studied for opioid-receptor ligand; antimalarial research; informational-only.
Akuamina (Alcaloide indólico de Akuamma · Ligando del receptor opioide · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-related monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — principal alkaloid. Studied for opioid-receptor ligand; antimalarial research; informational-only.
Ajmalina (Alcaloide indólico de Rauvolfia · Antiarrítmico · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for class ia antiarrhythmic; brugada syndrome diagnostic provocation.
Ajmalina (Alcaloide indólico de Rauvolfia · Antiarrítmico · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for class ia antiarrhythmic; brugada syndrome diagnostic provocation.
Aromadendrina (Dihidroflavonol · Antiinflamatorio · Antimicrobiano)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). Studied for antioxidant and mild blood glucose-modulating properties.
Aromadendrina (Dihidroflavonol · Antiinflamatorio · Antimicrobiano)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). Studied for antioxidant and mild blood glucose-modulating properties.
Alfa-caroteno (β,ε-caroteno · Provitamina A · Antiproliferativo · Carotenoide de zanahoria)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Winter Squash (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid with lower conversion efficiency than beta-carotene.
Alfa-caroteno (β,ε-caroteno · Provitamina A · Antiproliferativo · Carotenoide de zanahoria)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Winter Squash (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid with lower conversion efficiency than beta-carotene.
Absintina (Lactona Sesquiterpénica Dimérica de Ajenjo · Compuesto Natural más Amargo · Amargo Digestivo)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.
Absintina (Lactona Sesquiterpénica Dimérica de Ajenjo · Compuesto Natural más Amargo · Amargo Digestivo)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.
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