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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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Calistegina A3 (Nortropano Polihidroxilado · Inhibidor de Glicosidasas · Alcaloide Dietético)

Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) from Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers). Studied for glycosidase inhibitor, plant defence metabolite.

Calistegina A3 (Nortropano Polihidroxilado · Inhibidor de Glicosidasas · Alcaloide Dietético)

Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) from Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers). Studied for glycosidase inhibitor, plant defence metabolite.

Hiosciamina (Alcaloide tropano · Antiespasmódico · Ajwain de Khurasan · SII · Levsin)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger). A clinically used anticholinergic that relieves smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.

Hiosciamina (Alcaloide tropano · Antiespasmódico · Ajwain de Khurasan · SII · Levsin)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger). A clinically used anticholinergic that relieves smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.

Cocaína (Alcaloide tropano · Inhibidor de la recaptación de dopamina · Anestésico local · Informacional)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Coca (Erythroxylum coca). A potent local anaesthetic and sympathomimetic; the first clinically used local anaesthetic. Associated with.

Cocaína (Alcaloide tropano · Inhibidor de la recaptación de dopamina · Anestésico local · Informacional)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Coca (Erythroxylum coca). A potent local anaesthetic and sympathomimetic; the first clinically used local anaesthetic. Associated with.

Escopolamina — Hioscina (Alcaloide tropánico · Mareo por movimiento · Parche transdérmico · Antiemético)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically for motion sickness, pre-anaesthetic sedation.

Escopolamina — Hioscina (Alcaloide tropánico · Mareo por movimiento · Parche transdérmico · Antiemético)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically for motion sickness, pre-anaesthetic sedation.

Atropina (Alcaloide tropánico · Anticolinérgico · Antídoto para agentes nerviosos · Control de la miopía)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.

Atropina (Alcaloide tropánico · Anticolinérgico · Antídoto para agentes nerviosos · Control de la miopía)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.

Galantamina (Alcaloide de las Amarilidáceas · Inhibidor de la AChE · Aprobado por la FDA para el Alzheimer · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Snowdrop / Daffodil (Galanthus spp.). A clinically approved acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used medically to support cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.

Galantamina (Alcaloide de las Amarilidáceas · Inhibidor de la AChE · Aprobado por la FDA para el Alzheimer · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Snowdrop / Daffodil (Galanthus spp.). A clinically approved acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used medically to support cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.

Oripavina (Alcaloide de Morfinano · Precursor de Buprenorfina · Química de Etorfina · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A highly potent opiate alkaloid used as a pharmaceutical precursor to produce buprenorphine and other advanced opioid.

Oripavina (Alcaloide de Morfinano · Precursor de Buprenorfina · Química de Etorfina · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A highly potent opiate alkaloid used as a pharmaceutical precursor to produce buprenorphine and other advanced opioid.

Noscapina — Narcotina (Ftalilisoquinolina · Antitusivo no opioide · Anticancerígeno de unión a tubulina)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive antitussive alkaloid used clinically to suppress dry cough without significant CNS depression.

Noscapina — Narcotina (Ftalilisoquinolina · Antitusivo no opioide · Anticancerígeno de unión a tubulina)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive antitussive alkaloid used clinically to suppress dry cough without significant CNS depression.

Papaverina (Alcaloide bencilisoquinolínico · Vasodilatador no opioide · Tx disfunción eréctil)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.

Papaverina (Alcaloide bencilisoquinolínico · Vasodilatador no opioide · Tx disfunción eréctil)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.

Tebaína — Paramorfina (Alcaloide precursor de opioides · Oxicodona · Buprenorfina · Naloxona)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A toxic stimulant opiate alkaloid used industrially as a pharmaceutical precursor for opioid analgesics and antagonists.

Tebaína — Paramorfina (Alcaloide precursor de opioides · Oxicodona · Buprenorfina · Naloxona)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A toxic stimulant opiate alkaloid used industrially as a pharmaceutical precursor for opioid analgesics and antagonists.

Codeína — 3-Metilmorfina (Profármaco opioide · Antitusivo · CYP2D6 · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A mild opioid used clinically for moderate pain relief and cough suppression.

Codeína — 3-Metilmorfina (Profármaco opioide · Antitusivo · CYP2D6 · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A mild opioid used clinically for moderate pain relief and cough suppression.

Morfina (Alcaloide Fenantrénico Opioide · Medicamento Esencial de la OMS · Referencia Informativa)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically established opioid analgesic used under medical supervision for severe pain management.

Morfina (Alcaloide Fenantrénico Opioide · Medicamento Esencial de la OMS · Referencia Informativa)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically established opioid analgesic used under medical supervision for severe pain management.

Ricinin (Alcaloide piridínico de la semilla de ricino · Biomarcador de ricina · Referencia informativa)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Castor Bean (Ricinus communis). A mildly neurotoxic plant defence alkaloid; present at low levels in castor bean. Of interest primarily in toxicology.

Ricinin (Alcaloide piridínico de la semilla de ricino · Biomarcador de ricina · Referencia informativa)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Castor Bean (Ricinus communis). A mildly neurotoxic plant defence alkaloid; present at low levels in castor bean. Of interest primarily in toxicology.

Pilocarpina (Alcaloide de imidazol · Glaucoma · Xerostomía · Referencia informativa)

Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.

Pilocarpina (Alcaloide de imidazol · Glaucoma · Xerostomía · Referencia informativa)

Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.

Pseudoefedrina (Protoalcaloide · Descongestionante de venta libre · Precursor de metanfetamina · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically used nasal decongestant that acts as a vasoconstrictive sympathomimetic.

Pseudoefedrina (Protoalcaloide · Descongestionante de venta libre · Precursor de metanfetamina · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically used nasal decongestant that acts as a vasoconstrictive sympathomimetic.

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.

Camptotecina (Alcaloide de quinolina · Inhibidor de la topoisomerasa I · Precursor de irinotecán · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Happy Tree (Camptotheca acuminata). A topoisomerase I inhibitor that formed the basis for the clinically approved anticancer drugs irinotecan and topotecan.

Camptotecina (Alcaloide de quinolina · Inhibidor de la topoisomerasa I · Precursor de irinotecán · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Happy Tree (Camptotheca acuminata). A topoisomerase I inhibitor that formed the basis for the clinically approved anticancer drugs irinotecan and topotecan.

Cinchonina (Alcaloide de quinolina de Cinchona · Antipalúdico · Inhibidor de la P-gp)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona pubescens). An antimalarial alkaloid that disrupts haemozoin formation in malarial parasites.

Cinchonina (Alcaloide de quinolina de Cinchona · Antipalúdico · Inhibidor de la P-gp)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona pubescens). An antimalarial alkaloid that disrupts haemozoin formation in malarial parasites.

Quinidina (Alcaloide de quinoleína de la Cinchona · Antiarrítmico Clase Ia · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically used antiarrhythmic; stabilises cardiac electrical conduction. Administered medically under monitoring due.

Quinidina (Alcaloide de quinoleína de la Cinchona · Antiarrítmico Clase Ia · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically used antiarrhythmic; stabilises cardiac electrical conduction. Administered medically under monitoring due.

Quinina (Alcaloide de quinolina de la Cinchona · Antipalúdico · Fármaco histórico · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically established antimalarial; inhibits haem polymerisation in Plasmodium. Also used medically for nocturnal.

Quinina (Alcaloide de quinolina de la Cinchona · Antipalúdico · Fármaco histórico · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically established antimalarial; inhibits haem polymerisation in Plasmodium. Also used medically for nocturnal.

Anatabina (Alcaloide piridínico del tabaco · Antiinflamatorio · Inhibidor de STAT3 · Anatabloc)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.

Anatabina (Alcaloide piridínico del tabaco · Antiinflamatorio · Inhibidor de STAT3 · Anatabloc)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.

Piperlongumina — Piplartina (Alcaloide de piridona · Anticancerígeno selectivo · Inhibidor de GSTP1)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Long Pepper (Piper longum). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on cancer cells via oxidative stress induction.

Piperlongumina — Piplartina (Alcaloide de piridona · Anticancerígeno selectivo · Inhibidor de GSTP1)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Long Pepper (Piper longum). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on cancer cells via oxidative stress induction.

Coniina (Alcaloide Piperidínico del Hemlock · Veneno de Sócrates · Neurotoxina · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). A potent neurotoxin that causes ascending motor paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Lethal at low.

Coniina (Alcaloide Piperidínico del Hemlock · Veneno de Sócrates · Neurotoxina · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). A potent neurotoxin that causes ascending motor paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Lethal at low.

Arecolina (Alcaloide éster de piridina · Nuez de areca · Carcinógeno oral · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.

Arecolina (Alcaloide éster de piridina · Nuez de areca · Carcinógeno oral · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.