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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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Amigdalina — Laetrilo (Glucósido cianogénico · Toxicidad por HCN · Referencia informativa)

Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.

Amigdalina — Laetrilo (Glucósido cianogénico · Toxicidad por HCN · Referencia informativa)

Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.

[6]-Shogaol (Cetona fenólica · Potente antiinflamatorio · Neuroprotector · TRPV1)

Phenylpropanoid-related from Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during drying and cooking of ginger; studied for potent anti-inflammatory and potential.

[6]-Shogaol (Cetona fenólica · Potente antiinflamatorio · Neuroprotector · TRPV1)

Phenylpropanoid-related from Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during drying and cooking of ginger; studied for potent anti-inflammatory and potential.

[6]-Jengibreol (Fenol cetol · Antiemético · Antiinflamatorio · Náuseas del embarazo)

Phenylpropanoid-related (Shogaol precursor) from Ginger (Zingiber officinale). The primary pungency compound of fresh ginger; studied extensively for antiemetic, anti-inflammatory.

[6]-Jengibreol (Fenol cetol · Antiemético · Antiinflamatorio · Náuseas del embarazo)

Phenylpropanoid-related (Shogaol precursor) from Ginger (Zingiber officinale). The primary pungency compound of fresh ginger; studied extensively for antiemetic, anti-inflammatory.

Metina — SMCSO (Brassica Cysteine Sulfoxide · Reduce el colesterol · Hepatoprotector)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). A cysteine sulfoxide found in cabbage and other Brassica vegetables.

Metina — SMCSO (Brassica Cysteine Sulfoxide · Reduce el colesterol · Hepatoprotector)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). A cysteine sulfoxide found in cabbage and other Brassica vegetables.

Isoaliína (sulfóxido de cisteína de la cebolla · precursor del factor lacrimógeno · antimicrobiana)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Onion (Allium cepa). The primary cysteine sulfoxide of onion; the precursor to propanethial S-oxide (the lachrymatory factor or tear).

Isoaliína (sulfóxido de cisteína de la cebolla · precursor del factor lacrimógeno · antimicrobiana)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Onion (Allium cepa). The primary cysteine sulfoxide of onion; the precursor to propanethial S-oxide (the lachrymatory factor or tear).

Ajoeno (Organosulfurado Vinilditiína · Antiplaquetario · Antifúngico · Anti-Leishmanial)

Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.

Ajoeno (Organosulfurado Vinilditiína · Antiplaquetario · Antifúngico · Anti-Leishmanial)

Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.

Trisulfuro de dialilo — DATS (Polisulfuro de ajo · Generación de H2S · Cardioprotector)

Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for hydrogen sulfide-generating properties and potential cardioprotective effects via smooth muscle relaxation.

Trisulfuro de dialilo — DATS (Polisulfuro de ajo · Generación de H2S · Cardioprotector)

Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for hydrogen sulfide-generating properties and potential cardioprotective effects via smooth muscle relaxation.

Disulfuro de dialilo — DADS (polisulfuro del ajo · antimicrobiano · inducción de fase II)

Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). A volatile garlic organosulfur compound formed from allicin; studied for antimicrobial, antifungal.

Disulfuro de dialilo — DADS (polisulfuro del ajo · antimicrobiano · inducción de fase II)

Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). A volatile garlic organosulfur compound formed from allicin; studied for antimicrobial, antifungal.

S-alilcisteína — SAC (derivado organosulfurado de la cisteína · ajo envejecido · neuroprotectora)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.

S-alilcisteína — SAC (derivado organosulfurado de la cisteína · ajo envejecido · neuroprotectora)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.

Aliína (Sulfóxido de Cisteína · Precursor de la Alicina del Ajo · Marcador de Calidad)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.

Aliína (Sulfóxido de Cisteína · Precursor de la Alicina del Ajo · Marcador de Calidad)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.

Alicina (Tiosulfinato de organoazufre · Antimicrobiano · Cardiovascular · Ingrediente activo del ajo)

Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.

Alicina (Tiosulfinato de organoazufre · Antimicrobiano · Cardiovascular · Ingrediente activo del ajo)

Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.

Isotiocianato de Alilo — AITC (Isotiocianato Alifático · Agonista TRPA1 · Antimicrobiano · Mostaza)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.

Isotiocianato de Alilo — AITC (Isotiocianato Alifático · Agonista TRPA1 · Antimicrobiano · Mostaza)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.

Isotiocianato de fenetilo — PEITC (Isotiocianato aromático · Desintoxicación de carcinógenos · Inhibición de STAT3)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). The isothiocyanate from gluconasturtiin hydrolysis; studied for glutathione induction, detoxification support.

Isotiocianato de fenetilo — PEITC (Isotiocianato aromático · Desintoxicación de carcinógenos · Inhibición de STAT3)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). The isothiocyanate from gluconasturtiin hydrolysis; studied for glutathione induction, detoxification support.

Diindolylmethane — DIM (Dímero de indol · Equilibrio hormonal · Metabolismo del estrógeno · Antiandrogénico)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cruciferous (Brassica oleracea). Formed from I3C condensation in the acid environment of the stomach.

Diindolylmethane — DIM (Dímero de indol · Equilibrio hormonal · Metabolismo del estrógeno · Antiandrogénico)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cruciferous (Brassica oleracea). Formed from I3C condensation in the acid environment of the stomach.

Indol-3-Carbinol — I3C (Producto de glucosinolato · Metabolismo de estrógenos · Quimiopreventivo)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). The primary hydrolysis product of glucobrassicin; studied for oestrogen metabolism modulation and potential.

Indol-3-Carbinol — I3C (Producto de glucosinolato · Metabolismo de estrógenos · Quimiopreventivo)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). The primary hydrolysis product of glucobrassicin; studied for oestrogen metabolism modulation and potential.

Sulforafano — SFN (Isotiocianato · Activación de Nrf2 · Quimiopreventivo · Contaminación atmosférica)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.

Sulforafano — SFN (Isotiocianato · Activación de Nrf2 · Quimiopreventivo · Contaminación atmosférica)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.

Glucomoringina (Glucosinolato Aromático Ramnosilado · Moringa · Antiinflamatorio)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Glucomoringina (Glucosinolato Aromático Ramnosilado · Moringa · Antiinflamatorio)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Gluconapina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor de 3-BITC · Inducción de enzimas de Fase II)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Gluconapina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor de 3-BITC · Inducción de enzimas de Fase II)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Glucotropaeolin (Glucosinolato aromático · Precursor de BITC · Semillas de Halim · Galactógeno)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Glucotropaeolin (Glucosinolato aromático · Precursor de BITC · Semillas de Halim · Galactógeno)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Gluconasturtiina (Glucosinolato aromático · Precursor de PEITC · Quimiopreventivo pulmonar)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Gluconasturtiina (Glucosinolato aromático · Precursor de PEITC · Quimiopreventivo pulmonar)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Glucobrasicina — I3G (Glucosinolato Indólico · Precursor de I3C/DIM · Metabolismo de Estrógenos)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Glucobrasicina — I3G (Glucosinolato Indólico · Precursor de I3C/DIM · Metabolismo de Estrógenos)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Sinigrina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor de AITC · Antimicrobiano · Pungencia de mostaza)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.

Sinigrina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor de AITC · Antimicrobiano · Pungencia de mostaza)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.

Glucorafanina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor del sulforafano · Nrf2 · Quimiopreventivo)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.

Glucorafanina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor del sulforafano · Nrf2 · Quimiopreventivo)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.

Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpeno Taxano · Anticancerígeno Farmacéutico · Referencia Informativa)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with) from Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark). Studied for pharmaceutical anticancer agent.

Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpeno Taxano · Anticancerígeno Farmacéutico · Referencia Informativa)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with) from Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark). Studied for pharmaceutical anticancer agent.