HerbIQ - Compounds
Aspalathin (Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside · Antidiabetic · Cardioprotective)
Compound Aspalathin Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside CAS 88597-18-6 Primary source Aspalathus linearis (rooibos / red bush, South Africa) Key applications Antidiabetic, cardioprotective, antioxidant Claim strength Moderate Typical form...
Aspalathin (Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside · Antidiabetic · Cardioprotective)
Compound Aspalathin Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside CAS 88597-18-6 Primary source Aspalathus linearis (rooibos / red bush, South Africa) Key applications Antidiabetic, cardioprotective, antioxidant Claim strength Moderate Typical form...
Phloridzin (Dihydrochalcone Glycoside · SGLT Inhibition · Blood Glucose)
Compound Phloridzin Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone Glycoside (Phloretin-2′-O-glucoside) CAS 60-81-1 Primary source Malus domestica (apple root bark, leaves) Key applications SGLT inhibition, blood glucose, conceptual basis for SGLT2 inhibitor...
Phloridzin (Dihydrochalcone Glycoside · SGLT Inhibition · Blood Glucose)
Compound Phloridzin Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone Glycoside (Phloretin-2′-O-glucoside) CAS 60-81-1 Primary source Malus domestica (apple root bark, leaves) Key applications SGLT inhibition, blood glucose, conceptual basis for SGLT2 inhibitor...
Phloretin (Dihydrochalcone · GLUT Inhibitor · Antioxidant · Skin)
Compound Phloretin (2′,4,4′,6′-Tetrahydroxydihydrochalcone; Phloretin; Apple Chalcone Aglycone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone (chalcone with alpha-beta double bond hydrogenated; unique to Malus and Pyrus species) CAS 60-82-2 Primary source Malus domestica...
Phloretin (Dihydrochalcone · GLUT Inhibitor · Antioxidant · Skin)
Compound Phloretin (2′,4,4′,6′-Tetrahydroxydihydrochalcone; Phloretin; Apple Chalcone Aglycone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone (chalcone with alpha-beta double bond hydrogenated; unique to Malus and Pyrus species) CAS 60-82-2 Primary source Malus domestica...
Butein (Chalcone · Anti-inflammatory · Antiproliferative · Antifibrotic)
Compound Butein (3,4,2′,4′-Tetrahydroxychalcone; 2′,3,4,4′-Tetrahydroxychalcone; Butin chalcone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Chalcone (catechol B-ring + resorcinol A-ring chalcone; structurally related to isoliquiritigenin with additional 3-OH) CAS 487-52-5 Primary source Butea monosperma...
Butein (Chalcone · Anti-inflammatory · Antiproliferative · Antifibrotic)
Compound Butein (3,4,2′,4′-Tetrahydroxychalcone; 2′,3,4,4′-Tetrahydroxychalcone; Butin chalcone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Chalcone (catechol B-ring + resorcinol A-ring chalcone; structurally related to isoliquiritigenin with additional 3-OH) CAS 487-52-5 Primary source Butea monosperma...
Isoliquiritigenin (Chalcone · Antioxidant · Antidepressant-like · Anti-tumour)
Compound Isoliquiritigenin (4,2′,4′-Trihydroxychalcone; Chalconaringenin-related; Licorice chalcone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Chalcone (open-chain flavonoid precursor; alpha,beta-unsaturated ketone; licorice characteristic) CAS 961-29-5 Primary source Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice root), Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Glycyrrhiza inflata...
Isoliquiritigenin (Chalcone · Antioxidant · Antidepressant-like · Anti-tumour)
Compound Isoliquiritigenin (4,2′,4′-Trihydroxychalcone; Chalconaringenin-related; Licorice chalcone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Chalcone (open-chain flavonoid precursor; alpha,beta-unsaturated ketone; licorice characteristic) CAS 961-29-5 Primary source Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice root), Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Glycyrrhiza inflata...
8-Prenylnaringenin (8-PN · Most Potent Dietary Phytoestrogen · Hops)
Compound 8-Prenylnaringenin (8-PN; 5,7,4′-Trihydroxy-8-prenylflavanone; (S)-8-Prenylnaringenin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Prenylated Flavanone (naringenin with C5 dimethylallyl group at C-8; highest ERalpha affinity of any dietary compound) CAS 53846-50-7 Primary source Humulus...
8-Prenylnaringenin (8-PN · Most Potent Dietary Phytoestrogen · Hops)
Compound 8-Prenylnaringenin (8-PN; 5,7,4′-Trihydroxy-8-prenylflavanone; (S)-8-Prenylnaringenin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Prenylated Flavanone (naringenin with C5 dimethylallyl group at C-8; highest ERalpha affinity of any dietary compound) CAS 53846-50-7 Primary source Humulus...
Xanthohumol (Prenylated Chalcone · Metabolic · Anticancer Research)
Compound Xanthohumol (XN; 2′,4,4′,6′-Tetrahydroxy-3′-prenylchalcone; Chalconaringenin 6′-methyl ether prenylated) Chemical class Polyphenol — Prenylated Chalcone (open-chain flavonoid precursor with C5 prenyl group; hops-specific) CAS 6754-58-1 Primary source Humulus lupulus (hops —...
Xanthohumol (Prenylated Chalcone · Metabolic · Anticancer Research)
Compound Xanthohumol (XN; 2′,4,4′,6′-Tetrahydroxy-3′-prenylchalcone; Chalconaringenin 6′-methyl ether prenylated) Chemical class Polyphenol — Prenylated Chalcone (open-chain flavonoid precursor with C5 prenyl group; hops-specific) CAS 6754-58-1 Primary source Humulus lupulus (hops —...
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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...
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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...
