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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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Vindolina (Alcaloide indólico precursor de la Vinca · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Vindolina (Alcaloide indólico precursor de la Vinca · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Cataratina (Alcaloide indólico precursor de Vinca · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; iboga-type monomer) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Cataratina (Alcaloide indólico precursor de Vinca · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; iboga-type monomer) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Harmol (Harmala Beta-Carbolina · MAO-A / Antioxidante)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds and roots (root-enriched). Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; muscle relaxant; research context.
Harmol (Harmala Beta-Carbolina · MAO-A / Antioxidante)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds and roots (root-enriched). Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; muscle relaxant; research context.
Harmalol (Betacarbolina de Harmala · MAO-A / Antioxidante)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (dihydro, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; antimicrobial; research context.
Harmalol (Betacarbolina de Harmala · MAO-A / Antioxidante)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (dihydro, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; antimicrobial; research context.
Tetrahidroharmina (betacarbolina de harmala · modulación de MAO/serotonina)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully reduced harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for weak mao-a inhibition; serotonin-reuptake modulation; antioxidant.
Tetrahidroharmina (betacarbolina de harmala · modulación de MAO/serotonina)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully reduced harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for weak mao-a inhibition; serotonin-reuptake modulation; antioxidant.
Ibogaina (Alcaloide Indólico de Iboga · Investigación de Adicciones · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (iboga-type; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Tabernanthe iboga (iboga), root bark. Studied for controlled psychoactive; researched for opioid-dependence interruption.
Ibogaina (Alcaloide Indólico de Iboga · Investigación de Adicciones · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (iboga-type; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Tabernanthe iboga (iboga), root bark. Studied for controlled psychoactive; researched for opioid-dependence interruption.
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.
Fisostigmina (Alcaloide de la haba Calabar · Inhibidor de la AChE · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (pyrroloindole carbamate) from Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean), seeds. Studied for reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Claim strength: High.
Fisostigmina (Alcaloide de la haba Calabar · Inhibidor de la AChE · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (pyrroloindole carbamate) from Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean), seeds. Studied for reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Claim strength: High.
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.
Reserpina (Alcaloide Indólico de Rauwolfia · Inhibidor de VMAT · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for historic antihypertensive and antipsychotic; vmat1/vmat2 inhibitor.
Reserpina (Alcaloide Indólico de Rauwolfia · Inhibidor de VMAT · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for historic antihypertensive and antipsychotic; vmat1/vmat2 inhibitor.
Vinblastina (Alcaloide indólico de la vinca · Antimitótico · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer).
Vinblastina (Alcaloide indólico de la vinca · Antimitótico · Informativo)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer).
Vincristina (Alcaloide indólico de la vinca · Antimitótico · Informacional)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (leukaemia, lymphoma). Claim strength: High.
Vincristina (Alcaloide indólico de la vinca · Antimitótico · Informacional)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (leukaemia, lymphoma). Claim strength: High.
Procianidina C1 (trímero de OPC · senolítica · investigación en longevidad)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera). Studied in early-stage research for potential senolytic properties; of interest in longevity and healthy aging research.
Procianidina C1 (trímero de OPC · senolítica · investigación en longevidad)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera). Studied in early-stage research for potential senolytic properties; of interest in longevity and healthy aging research.
Galato de Galocatequina (GCG · Galato de Flavan-3-ol · Metabolismo de los Lípidos · Inmunomodulador)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.
Galato de Galocatequina (GCG · Galato de Flavan-3-ol · Metabolismo de los Lípidos · Inmunomodulador)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.
Ácido fúlvico (Sustancia húmica · Transporte de minerales · Adaptógeno)
Humic Substance (Heterogeneous organic acid polymer). Studied for mineral transport / bioavailability enhancement; antioxidant. Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido fúlvico (Sustancia húmica · Transporte de minerales · Adaptógeno)
Humic Substance (Heterogeneous organic acid polymer). Studied for mineral transport / bioavailability enhancement; antioxidant. Claim strength: Moderate.
Beta-Ecdisterona (Fitoecdistoroide · Anabólico · Adaptógeno)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
Beta-Ecdisterona (Fitoecdistoroide · Anabólico · Adaptógeno)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
Cefaína (Isoquinolina de Ipecacuana · Emético · Referencia amebicida)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A potent emetic agent and amoebicide; contributes to the medicinal activity of ipecac alongside emetine.
Cefaína (Isoquinolina de Ipecacuana · Emético · Referencia amebicida)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A potent emetic agent and amoebicide; contributes to the medicinal activity of ipecac alongside emetine.
Cisampareína (bisbencilisoquinolina · relajante uterino · referencia de investigación)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Velvetleaf (Cissampelos pareira). Studied for uterine smooth muscle relaxant properties; of interest for research into preterm labour management.
Cisampareína (bisbencilisoquinolina · relajante uterino · referencia de investigación)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Velvetleaf (Cissampelos pareira). Studied for uterine smooth muscle relaxant properties; of interest for research into preterm labour management.
Condrocurarina (Bisbencilisoquinolina · Bloqueador Neuromuscular · Curare de Referencia)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.
Condrocurarina (Bisbencilisoquinolina · Bloqueador Neuromuscular · Curare de Referencia)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.
Isocondrodendrina (Bisbencilisoquinolina · Neuromuscular · Referencia de curare)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A structural relative of tubocurarine studied for mild non-lethal neuromuscular relaxant properties.
Isocondrodendrina (Bisbencilisoquinolina · Neuromuscular · Referencia de curare)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A structural relative of tubocurarine studied for mild non-lethal neuromuscular relaxant properties.
Psicotrina (Isoquinolina de ipecacuana · Amebicida menor · Referencia farmacológica)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A minor ipecac constituent that may contribute to the plant's amoebicidal activity alongside emetine and cephaeline.
Psicotrina (Isoquinolina de ipecacuana · Amebicida menor · Referencia farmacológica)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A minor ipecac constituent that may contribute to the plant's amoebicidal activity alongside emetine and cephaeline.
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.
Dictamnina (Alcaloide Furoquinolínico · Antimicrobiano · Estimulante del Músculo Liso)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Burning Bush (Dictamnus albus). Studied for smooth muscle stimulant and localised antimicrobial properties.
Dictamnina (Alcaloide Furoquinolínico · Antimicrobiano · Estimulante del Músculo Liso)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Burning Bush (Dictamnus albus). Studied for smooth muscle stimulant and localised antimicrobial properties.
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