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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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Lobelina (Alcaloide de piperidina · Agonista parcial nicotínico · Lobelia · Inhibición del DAT)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata). Studied as a nicotinic receptor partial agonist; historically used as a smoking cessation aid and expectorant. Limited.

Lobelina (Alcaloide de piperidina · Agonista parcial nicotínico · Lobelia · Inhibición del DAT)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata). Studied as a nicotinic receptor partial agonist; historically used as a smoking cessation aid and expectorant. Limited.

Piperina (Amida de piperidina · Potenciador de biodisponibilidad · BioPerine · Termogénico)

Alkaloid-related (Amide) from Black Pepper (Piper nigrum). A well-documented bioavailability enhancer; inhibits CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein to significantly increase absorption of.

Piperina (Amida de piperidina · Potenciador de biodisponibilidad · BioPerine · Termogénico)

Alkaloid-related (Amide) from Black Pepper (Piper nigrum). A well-documented bioavailability enhancer; inhibits CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein to significantly increase absorption of.

Nicotina (Alcaloide de piridina · Agonista de nAChR · TSN · Referencia informativa)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). An acetylcholinergic stimulant; pharmacologically well-characterised. Associated with significant cardiovascular and.

Nicotina (Alcaloide de piridina · Agonista de nAChR · TSN · Referencia informativa)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). An acetylcholinergic stimulant; pharmacologically well-characterised. Associated with significant cardiovascular and.

Esparteína (Alcaloide quinolizidínico · Antiarrítmico · Uterotónico · Sonda de CYP2D6)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius). A sodium and potassium channel blocker studied for antiarrhythmic and oxytocic properties.

Esparteína (Alcaloide quinolizidínico · Antiarrítmico · Uterotónico · Sonda de CYP2D6)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius). A sodium and potassium channel blocker studied for antiarrhythmic and oxytocic properties.

Sinfito (Alcaloide de pirrolizidina de consuelda · Contexto tópico · Referencia regulatoria de PA)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid found in comfrey root; the reason internal comfrey preparations are subject to.

Sinfito (Alcaloide de pirrolizidina de consuelda · Contexto tópico · Referencia regulatoria de PA)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid found in comfrey root; the reason internal comfrey preparations are subject to.

Monocrotalina (Alcaloide de pirrolizidina · Modelo de investigación de HAP · Toxina pulmonar · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Rattlebox (Crotalaria spectabilis). Highly toxic to pulmonary vascular tissue; used experimentally in research models of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Monocrotalina (Alcaloide de pirrolizidina · Modelo de investigación de HAP · Toxina pulmonar · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Rattlebox (Crotalaria spectabilis). Highly toxic to pulmonary vascular tissue; used experimentally in research models of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Senecionina (Alcaloide pirrolizidínico · Hepatotóxico · Enfermedad venooclusiva hepática · Referencia regulatoria)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). A hepatotoxic unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid; associated with irreversible veno-occlusive liver disease. Strictly a.

Senecionina (Alcaloide pirrolizidínico · Hepatotóxico · Enfermedad venooclusiva hepática · Referencia regulatoria)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). A hepatotoxic unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid; associated with irreversible veno-occlusive liver disease. Strictly a.

Veratramina (Alcaloide esteroideo de Veratrum · Antihipertensivo histórico · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from False Hellebore (Veratrum viride). Highly toxic steroidal alkaloid associated with severe cardiovascular depression and CNS toxicity. Documented for.

Veratramina (Alcaloide esteroideo de Veratrum · Antihipertensivo histórico · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from False Hellebore (Veratrum viride). Highly toxic steroidal alkaloid associated with severe cardiovascular depression and CNS toxicity. Documented for.

Jervina (Alcaloide esteroideo de Veratrum · Teratógeno primario · Vía Hedgehog · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A highly teratogenic steroidal alkaloid that disrupts CNS development.

Jervina (Alcaloide esteroideo de Veratrum · Teratógeno primario · Vía Hedgehog · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A highly teratogenic steroidal alkaloid that disrupts CNS development.

Ciclopamina (Alcaloide esteroideo de Veratrum · Vía Hedgehog · Inhibidor de SMO · Teratógeno)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A teratogenic Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitor; studied in oncology research as a basis for targeted cancer.

Ciclopamina (Alcaloide esteroideo de Veratrum · Vía Hedgehog · Inhibidor de SMO · Teratógeno)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A teratogenic Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitor; studied in oncology research as a basis for targeted cancer.

Peiminina — Ispeiminina (Alcaloide esteroideo · Fritillaria · Antitusivo · Inhibidor de la AChE)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria thunbergii). Studied for anti-inflammatory and antitussive properties; may support soothing of throat mucosal irritation.

Peiminina — Ispeiminina (Alcaloide esteroideo · Fritillaria · Antitusivo · Inhibidor de la AChE)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria thunbergii). Studied for anti-inflammatory and antitussive properties; may support soothing of throat mucosal irritation.

Peimina — Verticina (Alcaloide esteroideo · Fritillaria · Antitusivo · Medicina Tradicional China Respiratoria)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria thunbergii). Studied for expectorant and mucolytic properties; supports the traditional use of Fritillary bulb in respiratory.

Peimina — Verticina (Alcaloide esteroideo · Fritillaria · Antitusivo · Medicina Tradicional China Respiratoria)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria thunbergii). Studied for expectorant and mucolytic properties; supports the traditional use of Fritillary bulb in respiratory.

Conesina (Alcaloide esteroide · Amebicida · Kutaj · Diarrea por SII)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Kurchi (Holarrhena pubescens). Studied for specific amoebicidal activity against Entamoeba histolytica.

Conesina (Alcaloide esteroide · Amebicida · Kutaj · Diarrea por SII)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Kurchi (Holarrhena pubescens). Studied for specific amoebicidal activity against Entamoeba histolytica.

Solasodina (Alcaloide esteroideo · Hepatoprotector · Makoi · BCC Preclínico)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Devil's Apple (Solanum linnaeanum). A steroidal alkaloid used industrially as a starting material for the synthesis of pharmaceutical steroid hormones and.

Solasodina (Alcaloide esteroideo · Hepatoprotector · Makoi · BCC Preclínico)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Devil's Apple (Solanum linnaeanum). A steroidal alkaloid used industrially as a starting material for the synthesis of pharmaceutical steroid hormones and.

Tomatina (glucoalcaloide esteroideo · Antifúngico · Unión al colesterol · Precursor de la tomatidina)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). A steroidal glycoalkaloid studied for antifungal activity and potential antiproliferative effects.

Tomatina (glucoalcaloide esteroideo · Antifúngico · Unión al colesterol · Precursor de la tomatidina)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). A steroidal glycoalkaloid studied for antifungal activity and potential antiproliferative effects.

Chaconina — α-Chaconina (Glicoalcaloide Esteroideo · Co-toxina de la Patata · Seguridad Alimentaria)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A glycoalkaloid that works in combination with solanine as a natural pest deterrent.

Chaconina — α-Chaconina (Glicoalcaloide Esteroideo · Co-toxina de la Patata · Seguridad Alimentaria)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A glycoalkaloid that works in combination with solanine as a natural pest deterrent.

Solanina (Glicoalcaloide Esteroideo · Seguridad Alimentaria de la Patata · Referencia Informativa)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A natural pesticide alkaloid toxic to insects and, at elevated levels, to humans.

Solanina (Glicoalcaloide Esteroideo · Seguridad Alimentaria de la Patata · Referencia Informativa)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A natural pesticide alkaloid toxic to insects and, at elevated levels, to humans.

Galegina (alcaloide guanidínico · Prototipo botánico de la metformina · Historia de la reducción de la glucosa)

Alkaloid (Guanidine) from Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis). The botanical compound that inspired the development of metformin.

Galegina (alcaloide guanidínico · Prototipo botánico de la metformina · Historia de la reducción de la glucosa)

Alkaloid (Guanidine) from Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis). The botanical compound that inspired the development of metformin.

Colchicina (alcaloide tropolónico · Fármaco para la gota · Referencia informativa)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale). A clinically approved tubulin-binding anti-inflammatory used medically for acute gout attacks and familial.

Colchicina (alcaloide tropolónico · Fármaco para la gota · Referencia informativa)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale). A clinically approved tubulin-binding anti-inflammatory used medically for acute gout attacks and familial.

Ligustrazine — Tetramethylpyrazine (Alcaloide de pirazina · Vasodilatador · Cerebrovascular · MTC)

Alkaloid (Pyrazine) from Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong). Studied for vasodilatory and antiplatelet effects that may support cerebral and cardiovascular blood flow.

Ligustrazine — Tetramethylpyrazine (Alcaloide de pirazina · Vasodilatador · Cerebrovascular · MTC)

Alkaloid (Pyrazine) from Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong). Studied for vasodilatory and antiplatelet effects that may support cerebral and cardiovascular blood flow.

Deoxivasicinona (Alcaloide de quinazolina · Broncodilatación sinérgica · Co-alcaloide de Vasaka)

Alkaloid (Quinazoline) from Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica). Studied for synergistic bronchodilatory and mucus-clearing properties alongside vasicinone in respiratory health.

Deoxivasicinona (Alcaloide de quinazolina · Broncodilatación sinérgica · Co-alcaloide de Vasaka)

Alkaloid (Quinazoline) from Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica). Studied for synergistic bronchodilatory and mucus-clearing properties alongside vasicinone in respiratory health.

Vasicinona (Alcaloide quinazolínico · Broncodilatador · Mucolítico · Vasaka)

Alkaloid (Quinazoline) from Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica). Studied for bronchodilatory and mucolytic properties; supports the traditional and clinical use of Adhatoda for.

Vasicinona (Alcaloide quinazolínico · Broncodilatador · Mucolítico · Vasaka)

Alkaloid (Quinazoline) from Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica). Studied for bronchodilatory and mucolytic properties; supports the traditional and clinical use of Adhatoda for.

Capsaicina (Pseudoalcaloide vanilloide · Agonista de TRPV1 · Analgésico tópico · Termogénico)

Vanilloid (Capsaicinoid) from Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens). A TRPV1 receptor agonist with well-documented topical analgesic applications.

Capsaicina (Pseudoalcaloide vanilloide · Agonista de TRPV1 · Analgésico tópico · Termogénico)

Vanilloid (Capsaicinoid) from Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens). A TRPV1 receptor agonist with well-documented topical analgesic applications.

Linamarina (Glucósido cianogénico · Seguridad alimentaria de la yuca · HCN · Referencia informativa)

Cyanogenic Glycoside from Cassava (Manihot esculenta). The primary cyanogenic glycoside of cassava; potentially toxic if cassava is insufficiently processed. Traditional and.

Linamarina (Glucósido cianogénico · Seguridad alimentaria de la yuca · HCN · Referencia informativa)

Cyanogenic Glycoside from Cassava (Manihot esculenta). The primary cyanogenic glycoside of cassava; potentially toxic if cassava is insufficiently processed. Traditional and.