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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Eggshell Membrane Collagen
Protein matrix · Native collagen with glycosaminoglycans from Gallus gallus — eggshell membrane. Not a collagen hydrolysate; the 500 mg joint trials used the whole membrane. Claim strength: Moderate.
Eggshell Membrane Collagen
Protein matrix · Native collagen with glycosaminoglycans from Gallus gallus — eggshell membrane. Not a collagen hydrolysate; the 500 mg joint trials used the whole membrane. Claim strength: Moderate.
Egg IgY
Immunoglobulin · Avian IgY from Hen egg yolk — hyperimmunised or conventional flocks. Heat- and acid-labile; specify flock immunisation status. Claim strength: Emerging.
Egg IgY
Immunoglobulin · Avian IgY from Hen egg yolk — hyperimmunised or conventional flocks. Heat- and acid-labile; specify flock immunisation status. Claim strength: Emerging.
Eleuterósidos
Eleutherosides — a chemically heterogeneous marker-compound group from Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng, eleuthero). Studied for adaptogenic support for fatigue and stress (asthenia).
Eleuterósidos
Eleutherosides — a chemically heterogeneous marker-compound group from Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng, eleuthero). Studied for adaptogenic support for fatigue and stress (asthenia).
Euricomanona
Quassinoid diterpenoid from Tongkat Ali / pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia).
Euricomanona
Quassinoid diterpenoid from Tongkat Ali / pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia).
Equitamina (Alcaloide Indólico de Alstonia · Investigación Cardiovascular)
Alkaloid — Indole (quaternary monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Alstonia boonei / Alstonia scholaris (Saptaparna), stem bark. Studied for hypotensive; cardiac and smooth-muscle effects.
Equitamina (Alcaloide Indólico de Alstonia · Investigación Cardiovascular)
Alkaloid — Indole (quaternary monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Alstonia boonei / Alstonia scholaris (Saptaparna), stem bark. Studied for hypotensive; cardiac and smooth-muscle effects.
Ergotamina (Alcaloide del cornezuelo · Vasoconstrictor para la migraña · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Ergot (ergopeptine; lysergic-acid-derived indole alkaloid) from Claviceps purpurea. Studied for acute migraine and cluster headache vasoconstrictor; 5-ht1b/1d agonist.
Ergotamina (Alcaloide del cornezuelo · Vasoconstrictor para la migraña · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Ergot (ergopeptine; lysergic-acid-derived indole alkaloid) from Claviceps purpurea. Studied for acute migraine and cluster headache vasoconstrictor; 5-ht1b/1d agonist.
Eupatilina (polimetoxiflavona · Gastroprotectora · Antiinflamatoria)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Mugwort (Artemisia asiatica). A methylated flavone studied for gastroprotective properties.
Eupatilina (polimetoxiflavona · Gastroprotectora · Antiinflamatoria)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Mugwort (Artemisia asiatica). A methylated flavone studied for gastroprotective properties.
Escina — Aescina (Saponina triterpénica del castaño de indias · CVI · Antiedema · Evidencia alta)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Well-supported by multiple RCTs for chronic venous insufficiency management.
Escina — Aescina (Saponina triterpénica del castaño de indias · CVI · Antiedema · Evidencia alta)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Well-supported by multiple RCTs for chronic venous insufficiency management.
Emetina (Alcaloide isoquinolínico de la ipecacuana · Emético · Amebicida · Investigación antiviral)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Historically used as an amoebicidal agent; at low doses acts as an expectorant. High doses are emetic. Subject to.
Emetina (Alcaloide isoquinolínico de la ipecacuana · Emético · Amebicida · Investigación antiviral)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Historically used as an amoebicidal agent; at low doses acts as an expectorant. High doses are emetic. Subject to.
Efedrina (Protoalcaloide · Ma Huang · Suplemento prohibido · Simpaticomimético informativo)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically established sympathomimetic bronchodilator and decongestant.
Efedrina (Protoalcaloide · Ma Huang · Suplemento prohibido · Simpaticomimético informativo)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically established sympathomimetic bronchodilator and decongestant.
Eucaliptol — 1,8-Cineol (Éter monoterpénico · Mucolítico · Respiratorio · Salud bucal)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). A clinically studied mucolytic and bronchosecretolytic agent.
Eucaliptol — 1,8-Cineol (Éter monoterpénico · Mucolítico · Respiratorio · Salud bucal)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). A clinically studied mucolytic and bronchosecretolytic agent.
Epiberberina (Alcaloide protoberberínico · Microbioma intestinal · Antiinflamatorio)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Goldthread (Coptis chinensis). Studied for effects on hepatic lipid metabolism; may help regulate fat accumulation in liver tissue.
Epiberberina (Alcaloide protoberberínico · Microbioma intestinal · Antiinflamatorio)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Goldthread (Coptis chinensis). Studied for effects on hepatic lipid metabolism; may help regulate fat accumulation in liver tissue.
Equinacósido (Glucósido de feniletanoide · Neuroprotector · Salud masculina)
Polyphenol (Phenylethanoid) from Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa). A phenylethanoid glycoside studied for neuroprotective, neurotrophic, and cognitive-supporting properties.
Equinacósido (Glucósido de feniletanoide · Neuroprotector · Salud masculina)
Polyphenol (Phenylethanoid) from Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa). A phenylethanoid glycoside studied for neuroprotective, neurotrophic, and cognitive-supporting properties.
Ácido elágico (Polifenol de hidrólisis de taninos · Antiproliferativo · Precursor de urolitina)
Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for antiproliferative and antioxidant properties; released from ellagitannins in the gut and studied for.
Ácido elágico (Polifenol de hidrólisis de taninos · Antiproliferativo · Precursor de urolitina)
Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for antiproliferative and antioxidant properties; released from ellagitannins in the gut and studied for.
Equol (metabolito de isoflavonas · selectivo de REβ · menopausia · densidad ósea)
Polyphenol (Isoflavandiol) from Human Microbiome (Derived from Soy). A gut bacterial metabolite of daidzein with higher oestrogenic potency than its parent.
Equol (metabolito de isoflavonas · selectivo de REβ · menopausia · densidad ósea)
Polyphenol (Isoflavandiol) from Human Microbiome (Derived from Soy). A gut bacterial metabolite of daidzein with higher oestrogenic potency than its parent.
Galato de epicatequina (ECG · Catequina del té verde · Antimicrobiano · Antioxidante)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A green tea catechin gallate ester; studied for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties alongside EGCG in the context.
Galato de epicatequina (ECG · Catequina del té verde · Antimicrobiano · Antioxidante)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A green tea catechin gallate ester; studied for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties alongside EGCG in the context.
EGCG (galato de epigalocatequina · metabólico · antioxidante · anticancerígeno)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). The most studied green tea catechin; may support metabolic health, immune function.
EGCG (galato de epigalocatequina · metabólico · antioxidante · anticancerígeno)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). The most studied green tea catechin; may support metabolic health, immune function.
Epicatequina ((-)-Epicatequina · Flavan-3-ol · Endotelial · Cardioprotector)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Dark Chocolate (Theobroma cacao). Studied for vasodilatory, cardioprotective, and potential muscle function-supporting properties.
Epicatequina ((-)-Epicatequina · Flavan-3-ol · Endotelial · Cardioprotector)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Dark Chocolate (Theobroma cacao). Studied for vasodilatory, cardioprotective, and potential muscle function-supporting properties.
Eriodictiol (Flavanona · Mucolítico · Antiinflamatorio)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). Studied for mucolytic, anti-inflammatory, and flavour-modifying properties.
Eriodictiol (Flavanona · Mucolítico · Antiinflamatorio)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). Studied for mucolytic, anti-inflammatory, and flavour-modifying properties.
Eritritol (Meso-eritritol · E968 · Edulcorante sin calorías seguro para los dientes)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
Eritritol (Meso-eritritol · E968 · Edulcorante sin calorías seguro para los dientes)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
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