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.
HerbIQ - Compounds
Saponins
Compound Class Saponins — amphipathic glycosides with a triterpenoid or steroidal aglycone (sapogenin) bearing one or more sugar chains Representative Members Shatavarins I–V (steroidal), diosgenin-type sapogenins, sarasasapogenin Botanical Sources Asparagus...
Saponins
Compound Class Saponins — amphipathic glycosides with a triterpenoid or steroidal aglycone (sapogenin) bearing one or more sugar chains Representative Members Shatavarins I–V (steroidal), diosgenin-type sapogenins, sarasasapogenin Botanical Sources Asparagus...
Polyphenols
Compound Class Polyphenols — a broad structural class unified by multiple phenolic hydroxyl groups; encompasses flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes, and lignans Representative Members Catechins (green tea), proanthocyanidins (grape seed), chlorogenic...
Polyphenols
Compound Class Polyphenols — a broad structural class unified by multiple phenolic hydroxyl groups; encompasses flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes, and lignans Representative Members Catechins (green tea), proanthocyanidins (grape seed), chlorogenic...
Anthocyanins
Compound Class Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) Representative Members Cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, pelargonidin, petunidin — each existing as multiple glycosides Botanical Sources Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium...
Anthocyanins
Compound Class Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) Representative Members Cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, pelargonidin, petunidin — each existing as multiple glycosides Botanical Sources Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium...
L-Theanine
Chemical Class Non-proteinogenic amino acid (glutamate analogue) Molecular Formula / CAS C₇H₁₄N₂O₃ · CAS 3081-61-6 Primary Botanical Source(s) Green tea (Camellia sinensis) Plant Part Leaf Typical Content Roughly 1–2% of...
L-Theanine
Chemical Class Non-proteinogenic amino acid (glutamate analogue) Molecular Formula / CAS C₇H₁₄N₂O₃ · CAS 3081-61-6 Primary Botanical Source(s) Green tea (Camellia sinensis) Plant Part Leaf Typical Content Roughly 1–2% of...
Tetrahydrocurcumin
Chemical Class Reduced diarylheptanoid (hydrogenated curcuminoid metabolite) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₁H₂₄O₆ · CAS 36062-04-1 Primary Botanical Source(s) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Plant Part Rhizome (as the metabolic reduction product of...
Tetrahydrocurcumin
Chemical Class Reduced diarylheptanoid (hydrogenated curcuminoid metabolite) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₁H₂₄O₆ · CAS 36062-04-1 Primary Botanical Source(s) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Plant Part Rhizome (as the metabolic reduction product of...
Alpha-Mangostin
Chemical Class Prenylated xanthone Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₄H₂₆O₆ · CAS 6147-11-1 Primary Botanical Source(s) Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) Plant Part Fruit pericarp (rind) Typical Content The most abundant and best-studied...
Alpha-Mangostin
Chemical Class Prenylated xanthone Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₄H₂₆O₆ · CAS 6147-11-1 Primary Botanical Source(s) Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) Plant Part Fruit pericarp (rind) Typical Content The most abundant and best-studied...
Licochalcone A
Chemical Class Retrochalcone (prenylated chalcone) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₁H₂₂O₄ · CAS 58749-22-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza inflata) Plant Part Root Typical Content A major and characteristic phenolic...
Licochalcone A
Chemical Class Retrochalcone (prenylated chalcone) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₁H₂₂O₄ · CAS 58749-22-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza inflata) Plant Part Root Typical Content A major and characteristic phenolic...
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