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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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Fosfatidilcolina de soja

Glycerophospholipid; principal phospholipid of biological membranes and from Soybean (Glycine max) — enriched from crude lecithin.

Fosfatidilcolina de soja

Glycerophospholipid; principal phospholipid of biological membranes and from Soybean (Glycine max) — enriched from crude lecithin.

Selenio

Essential trace element; incorporated into selenoproteins as from Mustard seed (Brassica spp.) — brassicas accumulate.

Selenio

Essential trace element; incorporated into selenoproteins as from Mustard seed (Brassica spp.) — brassicas accumulate.

Saponinas esteroideas

Saponins with a C27 steroidal aglycone (sapogenin) from Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek). Claim strength: High.

Saponinas esteroideas

Saponins with a C27 steroidal aglycone (sapogenin) from Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek). Claim strength: High.

Sílice

Silicon dioxide (SiO 2) in biogenic/phytolithic form — a mineral from Equisetum arvense (horsetail; shavegrass) and Bambusa spp. Studied for hair, skin, nail and connective-tissue formulation.

Sílice

Silicon dioxide (SiO 2) in biogenic/phytolithic form — a mineral from Equisetum arvense (horsetail; shavegrass) and Bambusa spp. Studied for hair, skin, nail and connective-tissue formulation.

Silimarina

Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex from Silybum marianum (milk thistle; dugdhapathri). Studied for hepatoprotective formulation; drug-induced liver injury prophylaxis.

Silimarina

Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex from Silybum marianum (milk thistle; dugdhapathri). Studied for hepatoprotective formulation; drug-induced liver injury prophylaxis.

Estilbeno Glucósidos

Stilbene glycosides — glucosylated stilbenes from Polygonum multiflorum (fo-ti; he shou wu; Chinese knotweed). Studied for traditional tonic and hair-pigmentation positioning.

Estilbeno Glucósidos

Stilbene glycosides — glucosylated stilbenes from Polygonum multiflorum (fo-ti; he shou wu; Chinese knotweed). Studied for traditional tonic and hair-pigmentation positioning.

Glicósidos de esteviol

Steviol glycosides — ent-kaurene diterpene glycosides sharing a common from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia). Studied for high-intensity zero-calorie sweetening for food, beverage.

Glicósidos de esteviol

Steviol glycosides — ent-kaurene diterpene glycosides sharing a common from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia). Studied for high-intensity zero-calorie sweetening for food, beverage.

Ácidos grasos de palma enana americana

Free fatty acid fraction — predominantly lauric, oleic, myristic from Serenoa repens (saw palmetto). Studied for lower urinary tract symptom (luts)/bph-adjacent formulation.

Ácidos grasos de palma enana americana

Free fatty acid fraction — predominantly lauric, oleic, myristic from Serenoa repens (saw palmetto). Studied for lower urinary tract symptom (luts)/bph-adjacent formulation.

Saponinas

Saponins — amphipathic glycosides with a triterpenoid or steroidal from Asparagus racemosus (shatavari). Studied for female reproductive and lactation support.

Saponinas

Saponins — amphipathic glycosides with a triterpenoid or steroidal from Asparagus racemosus (shatavari). Studied for female reproductive and lactation support.

Salicina

Phenolic glycoside (salicyl alcohol glucoside) from White willow bark (Salix alba).

Salicina

Phenolic glycoside (salicyl alcohol glucoside) from White willow bark (Salix alba).

Sanguiina H-6 (elagitanino dimérico · Principal tanino de la frambuesa)

Tannin — Ellagitannin (dimeric; casuarictin dimer) from Rubus idaeus (red raspberry); strawberry; cloudberry. Studied for principal raspberry ellagitannin; antioxidant; antimicrobial.

Sanguiina H-6 (elagitanino dimérico · Principal tanino de la frambuesa)

Tannin — Ellagitannin (dimeric; casuarictin dimer) from Rubus idaeus (red raspberry); strawberry; cloudberry. Studied for principal raspberry ellagitannin; antioxidant; antimicrobial.

Soforamin (Alcaloide Quinolizidínico de la Sophora · Referencia del Formulador)

Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (matrine-type tetracyclic) from Sophora alopecuroides seeds and aerial parts. Studied for quinolizidine alkaloid constituent; anti-inflammatory and antiviral.

Soforamin (Alcaloide Quinolizidínico de la Sophora · Referencia del Formulador)

Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (matrine-type tetracyclic) from Sophora alopecuroides seeds and aerial parts. Studied for quinolizidine alkaloid constituent; anti-inflammatory and antiviral.

Especiociliatina (Alcaloide indólico del Kratom · Diastereoisómero de la Mitraginina · Informativo)

Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type; C-3 diastereomer of mitragynine) from Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves. Studied for minor kratom alkaloid; opioid-related research context.

Especiociliatina (Alcaloide indólico del Kratom · Diastereoisómero de la Mitraginina · Informativo)

Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type; C-3 diastereomer of mitragynine) from Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves. Studied for minor kratom alkaloid; opioid-related research context.

Sarpagina (Alcaloide indólico de Rauvolfia Sarpagan · Informativo)

Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagan-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), roots. Studied for research alkaloid; parent of the sarpagan structural class.

Sarpagina (Alcaloide indólico de Rauvolfia Sarpagan · Informativo)

Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagan-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), roots. Studied for research alkaloid; parent of the sarpagan structural class.

Serpentina (Alcaloide de indol anhidronio · Informativo)

Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine; oxidised ajmalicine) from Rauvolfia serpentina roots; Catharanthus roseus. Studied for research alkaloid; cultivar marker; informational-only.

Serpentina (Alcaloide de indol anhidronio · Informativo)

Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine; oxidised ajmalicine) from Rauvolfia serpentina roots; Catharanthus roseus. Studied for research alkaloid; cultivar marker; informational-only.

Senkirkina (Alcaloide Pirrolizidínico · Hepatotóxico · Referencia de seguridad de la Petasita)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid responsible for regulatory restrictions on internal coltsfoot use in several.

Senkirkina (Alcaloide Pirrolizidínico · Hepatotóxico · Referencia de seguridad de la Petasita)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid responsible for regulatory restrictions on internal coltsfoot use in several.

Squimianina (alcaloide furoquinolínico · depresor del SNC · antimicrobiano)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica). Studied for CNS depressant and skeletal muscle-relaxant properties in preclinical models.

Squimianina (alcaloide furoquinolínico · depresor del SNC · antimicrobiano)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica). Studied for CNS depressant and skeletal muscle-relaxant properties in preclinical models.

Securinina (alcaloide · Neuroestimulante · Antiviral)

Alkaloid (Indolizidine) from Securinega (Securinega suffruticosa). A GABA antagonist studied for CNS stimulant effects and potential support in neurological fatigue conditions.

Securinina (alcaloide · Neuroestimulante · Antiviral)

Alkaloid (Indolizidine) from Securinega (Securinega suffruticosa). A GABA antagonist studied for CNS stimulant effects and potential support in neurological fatigue conditions.

Sinensetina (Polimetoxiflavona · Antiobesidad · Antiinflamatorio)

Polyphenol (Flavone) from Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis). A polymethoxylated citrus flavone studied for anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties in early-stage.

Sinensetina (Polimetoxiflavona · Antiobesidad · Antiinflamatorio)

Polyphenol (Flavone) from Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis). A polymethoxylated citrus flavone studied for anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties in early-stage.

Espinoesterol (Fitoesterol · Antiinflamatorio · Gastroprotector)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Spinach (Spinacia oleracea). A delta-7-phytosterol studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antiulcer properties.

Espinoesterol (Fitoesterol · Antiinflamatorio · Gastroprotector)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Spinach (Spinacia oleracea). A delta-7-phytosterol studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antiulcer properties.

Siringetina (Flavonol · Antioxidante · Salud ósea)

Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Wine Grape (Vitis vinifera). A methylated flavonol found in grape skin; studied for potential contributions to cardiovascular antioxidant protection.

Siringetina (Flavonol · Antioxidante · Salud ósea)

Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Wine Grape (Vitis vinifera). A methylated flavonol found in grape skin; studied for potential contributions to cardiovascular antioxidant protection.

Strictosidina (Centro Biosintético Universal de MIA · Adducto de Pictet-Spengler · Catharanthus · Investigación)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). The universal biosynthetic precursor from which the plant assembles all of its complex monoterpenoid indole alkaloids.

Strictosidina (Centro Biosintético Universal de MIA · Adducto de Pictet-Spengler · Catharanthus · Investigación)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). The universal biosynthetic precursor from which the plant assembles all of its complex monoterpenoid indole alkaloids.

Saikosaponina A (saponina triterpeno oleanano de Bupleurum · Hepatoprotector · Antiinflamatorio)

Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Bupleurum chinense (chai hu / Chinese thoroughwax). Studied for anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; immunomodulatory; anti-tumour.

Saikosaponina A (saponina triterpeno oleanano de Bupleurum · Hepatoprotector · Antiinflamatorio)

Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Bupleurum chinense (chai hu / Chinese thoroughwax). Studied for anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; immunomodulatory; anti-tumour.

Estigmasterol (fitoesterol C29 · Reduce el colesterol · Antiguoartrítico · Precursor de esteroides)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Soybean / Calabar Bean (Glycine max). A plant sterol studied for cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and hormone precursor properties.

Estigmasterol (fitoesterol C29 · Reduce el colesterol · Antiguoartrítico · Precursor de esteroides)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Soybean / Calabar Bean (Glycine max). A plant sterol studied for cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and hormone precursor properties.