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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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Ácido betulínico (Triterpeno lupano · Investigación oncológica · Anti-VIH · Antiinflamatorio)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.
Ácido betulínico (Triterpeno lupano · Investigación oncológica · Anti-VIH · Antiinflamatorio)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.
Ácido oleanólico (triterpeno pentacíclico · hepatoprotector · antidiabético · Nrf2)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Tree (Olea europaea). Studied for hepatoprotective and antimicrobial properties; contributes to the liver-protective activity of olive leaf.
Ácido oleanólico (triterpeno pentacíclico · hepatoprotector · antidiabético · Nrf2)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Tree (Olea europaea). Studied for hepatoprotective and antimicrobial properties; contributes to the liver-protective activity of olive leaf.
Withanólido A (Lactona esteroide · Adaptógeno · Neuroprotector · Cognitivo)
Terpenoid — Steroidal Lactone (Withanolide class, C28 skeleton) from Withania somnifera (ashwagandha root). Studied for adaptogenic, neuroprotective, cognitive function, anti-inflammatory.
Withanólido A (Lactona esteroide · Adaptógeno · Neuroprotector · Cognitivo)
Terpenoid — Steroidal Lactone (Withanolide class, C28 skeleton) from Withania somnifera (ashwagandha root). Studied for adaptogenic, neuroprotective, cognitive function, anti-inflammatory.
Andrografólido (Diterpeno Lactona · Antiviral · Antiinflamatorio · Inmunoestimulante)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Andrografólido (Diterpeno Lactona · Antiviral · Antiinflamatorio · Inmunoestimulante)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Harpagósido (glucósido iridoide · Artrosis · Lumbalgia · Antiinflamatorio)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens). The primary bioactive of Devil's Claw; well-supported by clinical trials for osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain.
Harpagósido (glucósido iridoide · Artrosis · Lumbalgia · Antiinflamatorio)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens). The primary bioactive of Devil's Claw; well-supported by clinical trials for osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain.
Genipósido (Glucósido Iridioide · Agonismo del GLP-1R · Hepatoprotector · Neuroprotector)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides). Studied for antidiabetic, analgesic, and hepatoprotective properties.
Genipósido (Glucósido Iridioide · Agonismo del GLP-1R · Hepatoprotector · Neuroprotector)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides). Studied for antidiabetic, analgesic, and hepatoprotective properties.
Catalpol (glucósido iridoide · Neuroprotector · Antineurodegenerativo · Antidiabético)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa). Studied for neuroprotective properties including protection of dopaminergic and cholinergic neurons.
Catalpol (glucósido iridoide · Neuroprotector · Antineurodegenerativo · Antidiabético)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa). Studied for neuroprotective properties including protection of dopaminergic and cholinergic neurons.
Aucubina (Glucósido iridoide · Hepatoprotector · Antiinflamatorio · Neuroprotector)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Aucubina (Glucósido iridoide · Hepatoprotector · Antiinflamatorio · Neuroprotector)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Borneol (Monoterpenol Bicíclico · Potenciador de la Penetración de la BBB · Neuroprotector · MTC)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.
Borneol (Monoterpenol Bicíclico · Potenciador de la Penetración de la BBB · Neuroprotector · MTC)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.
Citronelol (Monoterpenol acíclico · Repelente de insectos · Antimicrobiano · Fragancia)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Citronella / Rose (Cymbopogon nardus). Studied for insect-repellent, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial properties.
Citronelol (Monoterpenol acíclico · Repelente de insectos · Antimicrobiano · Fragancia)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Citronella / Rose (Cymbopogon nardus). Studied for insect-repellent, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial properties.
Mirceno — β-Mirceno (Monoterpeno Acíclico · Analgésico · Sedante · Entourage de Cannabis)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Hops / Lemongrass (Humulus lupulus). Studied for sedative and muscle relaxant properties; may enhance cellular permeability to aid absorption of.
Mirceno — β-Mirceno (Monoterpeno Acíclico · Analgésico · Sedante · Entourage de Cannabis)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Hops / Lemongrass (Humulus lupulus). Studied for sedative and muscle relaxant properties; may enhance cellular permeability to aid absorption of.
Terpinen-4-ol (Monoterpenol · Activo del Árbol de Té · Antifúngico · Acné)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). The primary antimicrobial constituent of tea tree oil; well-supported clinically for topical bacterial and fungal skin.
Terpinen-4-ol (Monoterpenol · Activo del Árbol de Té · Antifúngico · Acné)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). The primary antimicrobial constituent of tea tree oil; well-supported clinically for topical bacterial and fungal skin.
Eucaliptol — 1,8-Cineol (Éter monoterpénico · Mucolítico · Respiratorio · Salud bucal)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). A clinically studied mucolytic and bronchosecretolytic agent.
Eucaliptol — 1,8-Cineol (Éter monoterpénico · Mucolítico · Respiratorio · Salud bucal)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). A clinically studied mucolytic and bronchosecretolytic agent.
Carvacrol (Monoterpenoide Fenólico · Antimicrobiano de Amplio Espectro · Antibiopelícula)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Oregano (Origanum vulgare). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and gut health-supporting properties.
Carvacrol (Monoterpenoide Fenólico · Antimicrobiano de Amplio Espectro · Antibiopelícula)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Oregano (Origanum vulgare). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and gut health-supporting properties.
Timol (Fenol monoterpenoide · Antiséptico bucal · Antifúngico · Antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). A potent antimicrobial monoterpene with established activity against oral bacteria.
Timol (Fenol monoterpenoide · Antiséptico bucal · Antifúngico · Antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). A potent antimicrobial monoterpene with established activity against oral bacteria.
Alcanfor (Monoterpenona · Contrairritante tópico · Descongestionante · Antifúngico)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora). A clinically used topical analgesic and mild counterirritant.
Alcanfor (Monoterpenona · Contrairritante tópico · Descongestionante · Antifúngico)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora). A clinically used topical analgesic and mild counterirritant.
Mentol — l-Mentol (Monoterpenol · Agonista TRPM8 · Alivio del SII · Analgésico)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Peppermint (Mentha x piperita). A TRPM8 receptor agonist used clinically as a topical analgesic and counterirritant.
Mentol — l-Mentol (Monoterpenol · Agonista TRPM8 · Alivio del SII · Analgésico)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Peppermint (Mentha x piperita). A TRPM8 receptor agonist used clinically as a topical analgesic and counterirritant.
Linalool (Monoterpenol · Ansiolítico · Sedante · Antiinflamatorio)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Studied for anxiolytic and sedative-supportive properties via modulation of GABA-A receptors.
Linalool (Monoterpenol · Ansiolítico · Sedante · Antiinflamatorio)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Studied for anxiolytic and sedative-supportive properties via modulation of GABA-A receptors.
Limoneno — d-Limoneno (Monoterpeno · Antifúngico · Ansiolítico · Alivio del RGE)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Lemon / Orange (Citrus limon / sinensis). Studied for potential chemopreventive and digestive health-supporting properties.
Limoneno — d-Limoneno (Monoterpeno · Antifúngico · Ansiolítico · Alivio del RGE)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Lemon / Orange (Citrus limon / sinensis). Studied for potential chemopreventive and digestive health-supporting properties.
Sofridin (Alcaloide quinolizidínico · Antiarrítmico · Antiviral · Ku Shen)
Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Sophora Root (Sophora flavescens). Studied for antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical cancer research.
Sofridin (Alcaloide quinolizidínico · Antiarrítmico · Antiviral · Ku Shen)
Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Sophora Root (Sophora flavescens). Studied for antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical cancer research.
Citisina — Tabex (Alcaloide quinolizidínico · Agonista parcial nicotínico · Abandono del tabaco)
Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Golden Rain Tree (Laburnum anagyroides). A nicotinic receptor partial agonist; clinically used in Eastern Europe as a smoking cessation aid with a favourable.
Citisina — Tabex (Alcaloide quinolizidínico · Agonista parcial nicotínico · Abandono del tabaco)
Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Golden Rain Tree (Laburnum anagyroides). A nicotinic receptor partial agonist; clinically used in Eastern Europe as a smoking cessation aid with a favourable.
Hordenina (Alcaloide de feniletilamina · Inhibidor de la MAO-B · Termogénico)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Studied for norepinephrine-releasing activity producing brief physical energy enhancement.
Hordenina (Alcaloide de feniletilamina · Inhibidor de la MAO-B · Termogénico)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Studied for norepinephrine-releasing activity producing brief physical energy enhancement.
Sinefrina (Alcaloide de feniletilamina · Termogénico · Adrenérgico beta-3)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium). Studied for thermogenic and lipolytic effects; used in weight management supplements. Associated with cardiovascular.
Sinefrina (Alcaloide de feniletilamina · Termogénico · Adrenérgico beta-3)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium). Studied for thermogenic and lipolytic effects; used in weight management supplements. Associated with cardiovascular.
Trigonelina (Alcaloide de piridina · Antidiabético · Investigación sobre precursor de NAD+)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Studied for support of healthy blood glucose metabolism and potential neuroprotective properties.
Trigonelina (Alcaloide de piridina · Antidiabético · Investigación sobre precursor de NAD+)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Studied for support of healthy blood glucose metabolism and potential neuroprotective properties.
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