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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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Alfa-Humuleno (Sesquiterpeno monocíclico del lúpulo · Antiinflamatorio · Antitumoral · Terpeno del cannabis)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.
Alfa-Humuleno (Sesquiterpeno monocíclico del lúpulo · Antiinflamatorio · Antitumoral · Terpeno del cannabis)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.
Astragalósido IV (Saponina triterpeno cicloartano · Activador de telomerasa · Tónico inmunitario · Huang Qi)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.
Astragalósido IV (Saponina triterpeno cicloartano · Activador de telomerasa · Tónico inmunitario · Huang Qi)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.
Aconitina (Alcaloide diterpénico · Activador del canal Na+ · Toxina del acónito · Extracto de Atis)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). A potent sodium channel activator associated with severe neurotoxicity and cardiac arrhythmias at very low doses.
Aconitina (Alcaloide diterpénico · Activador del canal Na+ · Toxina del acónito · Extracto de Atis)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). A potent sodium channel activator associated with severe neurotoxicity and cardiac arrhythmias at very low doses.
Anabasina — Neonicotina (Alcaloide piridínico-piperidínico del tabaco · Agonista de los nAChR · Teratógeno para el ganado)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca). A botanical nicotinic receptor agonist with insecticidal properties; associated with toxicity in mammals at higher doses.
Anabasina — Neonicotina (Alcaloide piridínico-piperidínico del tabaco · Agonista de los nAChR · Teratógeno para el ganado)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca). A botanical nicotinic receptor agonist with insecticidal properties; associated with toxicity in mammals at higher doses.
Atropina (Alcaloide tropánico · Anticolinérgico · Antídoto para agentes nerviosos · Control de la miopía)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
Atropina (Alcaloide tropánico · Anticolinérgico · Antídoto para agentes nerviosos · Control de la miopía)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
Anatabina (Alcaloide piridínico del tabaco · Antiinflamatorio · Inhibidor de STAT3 · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Anatabina (Alcaloide piridínico del tabaco · Antiinflamatorio · Inhibidor de STAT3 · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Arecolina (Alcaloide éster de piridina · Nuez de areca · Carcinógeno oral · Informativo)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
Arecolina (Alcaloide éster de piridina · Nuez de areca · Carcinógeno oral · Informativo)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
Amigdalina — Laetrilo (Glucósido cianogénico · Toxicidad por HCN · Referencia informativa)
Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.
Amigdalina — Laetrilo (Glucósido cianogénico · Toxicidad por HCN · Referencia informativa)
Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.
Ajoeno (Organosulfurado Vinilditiína · Antiplaquetario · Antifúngico · Anti-Leishmanial)
Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Ajoeno (Organosulfurado Vinilditiína · Antiplaquetario · Antifúngico · Anti-Leishmanial)
Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Aliína (Sulfóxido de Cisteína · Precursor de la Alicina del Ajo · Marcador de Calidad)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.
Aliína (Sulfóxido de Cisteína · Precursor de la Alicina del Ajo · Marcador de Calidad)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.
Alicina (Tiosulfinato de organoazufre · Antimicrobiano · Cardiovascular · Ingrediente activo del ajo)
Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.
Alicina (Tiosulfinato de organoazufre · Antimicrobiano · Cardiovascular · Ingrediente activo del ajo)
Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.
Isotiocianato de Alilo — AITC (Isotiocianato Alifático · Agonista TRPA1 · Antimicrobiano · Mostaza)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.
Isotiocianato de Alilo — AITC (Isotiocianato Alifático · Agonista TRPA1 · Antimicrobiano · Mostaza)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.
Artemisinina — Qinghaosu (Endoperóxido de sesquiterpeno · Antipalúdico · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artemisinina — Qinghaosu (Endoperóxido de sesquiterpeno · Antipalúdico · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artabsina (lactona sesquiterpénica · Tónico amargo · Antihelmíntico · Antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Artabsina (lactona sesquiterpénica · Tónico amargo · Antihelmíntico · Antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Asiatósido (Saponina Triterpénica Ursana · Cicatrización de Heridas · Colágeno · Insuficiencia Venosa)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Asiatósido (Saponina Triterpénica Ursana · Cicatrización de Heridas · Colágeno · Insuficiencia Venosa)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Astragalósidos (Saponinas triterpénicas cicloartánicas · Activación de la telomerasa · Inmunomodulador)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Astragalósidos (Saponinas triterpénicas cicloartánicas · Activación de la telomerasa · Inmunomodulador)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Andrografólido (Diterpeno Lactona · Antiviral · Antiinflamatorio · Inmunoestimulante)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Andrografólido (Diterpeno Lactona · Antiviral · Antiinflamatorio · Inmunoestimulante)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Aucubina (Glucósido iridoide · Hepatoprotector · Antiinflamatorio · Neuroprotector)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Aucubina (Glucósido iridoide · Hepatoprotector · Antiinflamatorio · Neuroprotector)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Arctigenina (Lignano dibencilbutirolactona · Antiviral · Antiinflamatorio)
Polyphenol (Lignan) from Burdock (Arctium lappa). Studied for thermogenic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Arctigenina (Lignano dibencilbutirolactona · Antiviral · Antiinflamatorio)
Polyphenol (Lignan) from Burdock (Arctium lappa). Studied for thermogenic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Aspalatina (C-Glicósido de dihidrochalcona · Antidiabético · Cardioprotector)
Polyphenol (Dihydrochalcone) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). A unique South African plant polyphenol; studied for antidiabetic, cardioprotective.
Aspalatina (C-Glicósido de dihidrochalcona · Antidiabético · Cardioprotector)
Polyphenol (Dihydrochalcone) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). A unique South African plant polyphenol; studied for antidiabetic, cardioprotective.
Ampelopsina (Dihidromiricetina · Hepatoprotector · Metabolismo del alcohol)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Vine Tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata). Studied for hepatoprotective properties and support for alcohol metabolism.
Ampelopsina (Dihidromiricetina · Hepatoprotector · Metabolismo del alcohol)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Vine Tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata). Studied for hepatoprotective properties and support for alcohol metabolism.
Acacetina (Flavona · Antiarrítmico · Antiinflamatorio)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). Studied for antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory properties; may contribute to the stabilisation of cardiac electrical.
Acacetina (Flavona · Antiarrítmico · Antiinflamatorio)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). Studied for antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory properties; may contribute to the stabilisation of cardiac electrical.
Apigenina (Flavona de manzanilla · Ansiolítico · Modulador de GABA-A)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Studied for mild anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and potential neuroprotective properties.
Apigenina (Flavona de manzanilla · Ansiolítico · Modulador de GABA-A)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Studied for mild anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and potential neuroprotective properties.
Ácido algínico (alginato · polisacárido marino · fibra de barrera contra el reflujo ácido)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido algínico (alginato · polisacárido marino · fibra de barrera contra el reflujo ácido)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
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