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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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Geranilgeraniol — GGOH (Diterpeno acíclico · Prevención de miopatía por estatinas · Salud ósea)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Geranilgeraniol — GGOH (Diterpeno acíclico · Prevención de miopatía por estatinas · Salud ósea)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Fitol (Alcohol diterpénico acíclico · Cadena lateral de la clorofila · Antiinflamatorio · Ansiolítico)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) from Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, geranylgeraniol precursor.
Fitol (Alcohol diterpénico acíclico · Cadena lateral de la clorofila · Antiinflamatorio · Ansiolítico)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) from Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, geranylgeraniol precursor.
Valenceno (Sesquiterpeno eudesmano · Antiinflamatorio · Antihistamínico · Cáscara de naranja)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) from Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic active.
Valenceno (Sesquiterpeno eudesmano · Antiinflamatorio · Antihistamínico · Cáscara de naranja)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) from Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic active.
α-Cedreno (hidrocarburo sesquiterpénico · antiinflamatorio · repelente de insectos · cedro)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.
α-Cedreno (hidrocarburo sesquiterpénico · antiinflamatorio · repelente de insectos · cedro)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.
Alcohol de pachulí — Pachulol (Sesquiterpeno · Antiinflamatorio · Antidepresivo · Antiobesidad)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) from Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity.
Alcohol de pachulí — Pachulol (Sesquiterpeno · Antiinflamatorio · Antidepresivo · Antiobesidad)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) from Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity.
Farnesol (alcohol sesquiterpénico acíclico · antibiopelícula · detección de cuórum de Candida · antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Rose / Citronella (Rosa damascena). Studied for antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Farnesol (alcohol sesquiterpénico acíclico · antibiopelícula · detección de cuórum de Candida · antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Rose / Citronella (Rosa damascena). Studied for antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Nerolidol (alcohol sesquiterpénico acíclico · potenciador de la penetración · antiparasitario · sedante)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Nerolidol (alcohol sesquiterpénico acíclico · potenciador de la penetración · antiparasitario · sedante)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Geraniol (Monoterpenol acíclico · Antimicrobiano · Neuroprotector · Repelente de insectos)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Geraniol (Monoterpenol acíclico · Antimicrobiano · Neuroprotector · Repelente de insectos)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Zingerona (Cetona Fenólica · Antiinflamatorio · Bienestar gastrointestinal · Activo del jengibre cocido)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Cooked Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during cooking; studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
Zingerona (Cetona Fenólica · Antiinflamatorio · Bienestar gastrointestinal · Activo del jengibre cocido)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Cooked Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during cooking; studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (alcohol sesquiterpénico · calmante para la piel · potenciador de la penetración)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (alcohol sesquiterpénico · calmante para la piel · potenciador de la penetración)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
Guaiol (Alcohol sesquiterpénico · Antiinflamatorio · Antimicrobiano · Repelente de insectos)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Guaiol (Alcohol sesquiterpénico · Antiinflamatorio · Antimicrobiano · Repelente de insectos)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Timoquinona (benzoquinona monoterpenoide · Antiinflamatorio · Antidiabético · Comino negro)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Timoquinona (benzoquinona monoterpenoide · Antiinflamatorio · Antidiabético · Comino negro)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Artemisinina — Qinghaosu (Endoperóxido de sesquiterpeno · Antipalúdico · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artemisinina — Qinghaosu (Endoperóxido de sesquiterpeno · Antipalúdico · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artabsina (lactona sesquiterpénica · Tónico amargo · Antihelmíntico · Antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Artabsina (lactona sesquiterpénica · Tónico amargo · Antihelmíntico · Antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Centellósido — Complejo TECA (Saponina Triterpénica · Insuficiencia Venosa · Cicatrización de Heridas · Centella Asiática)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.
Centellósido — Complejo TECA (Saponina Triterpénica · Insuficiencia Venosa · Cicatrización de Heridas · Centella Asiática)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.
Madecasósido (Saponina triterpénica ursano · Antiinflamatorio · Reparación cutánea · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Madecasósido (Saponina triterpénica ursano · Antiinflamatorio · Reparación cutánea · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Asiatósido (Saponina Triterpénica Ursana · Cicatrización de Heridas · Colágeno · Insuficiencia Venosa)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Asiatósido (Saponina Triterpénica Ursana · Cicatrización de Heridas · Colágeno · Insuficiencia Venosa)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Brahmoside (Saponina triterpenoide · Ansiolítico del SNC · Activo menor de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Brahmoside (Saponina triterpenoide · Ansiolítico del SNC · Activo menor de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Bacósidos (Complejo de Saponinas Triterpenoides · Función Cognitiva · Memoria · Marcador de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacósidos (Complejo de Saponinas Triterpenoides · Función Cognitiva · Memoria · Marcador de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacósido A (Saponina triterpenoide · Mejora cognitiva · Memoria · Neuroprotector)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Bacósido A (Saponina triterpenoide · Mejora cognitiva · Memoria · Neuroprotector)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Cicloastragenol (triterpeno cicloartano · Activación de la telomerasa · Antienvejecimiento)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) from Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV). Studied for telomerase activation, telomere elongation, anti-ageing.
Cicloastragenol (triterpeno cicloartano · Activación de la telomerasa · Antienvejecimiento)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) from Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV). Studied for telomerase activation, telomere elongation, anti-ageing.
Astragalósidos (Saponinas triterpénicas cicloartánicas · Activación de la telomerasa · Inmunomodulador)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Astragalósidos (Saponinas triterpénicas cicloartánicas · Activación de la telomerasa · Inmunomodulador)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Ginsenosides (Saponinas triterpénicas · Adaptógeno · Función cognitiva · Modulación inmunitaria)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Ginsenosides (Saponinas triterpénicas · Adaptógeno · Función cognitiva · Modulación inmunitaria)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Glicirricina (Saponina triterpénica · Hepatoprotector · Antiviral · Inhibidor de HMGB1)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). A triterpenoid saponin used clinically in Japan (as glycyrrhizin IV) for chronic hepatitis B and C management.
Glicirricina (Saponina triterpénica · Hepatoprotector · Antiviral · Inhibidor de HMGB1)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). A triterpenoid saponin used clinically in Japan (as glycyrrhizin IV) for chronic hepatitis B and C management.
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