HerbIQ Reference Library / Compound Monographs
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.
HerbIQ - Compounds
Physostigmine (Calabar Bean Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Informational)
Compound Physostigmine (Eserine; Antilirium) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (pyrroloindole carbamate) CAS 57-47-6 Primary source Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean), seeds Key applications Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor; anticholinergic-toxicity antidote; glaucoma; informational-only Claim...
Physostigmine (Calabar Bean Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Informational)
Compound Physostigmine (Eserine; Antilirium) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (pyrroloindole carbamate) CAS 57-47-6 Primary source Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean), seeds Key applications Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor; anticholinergic-toxicity antidote; glaucoma; informational-only Claim...
Ajmaline (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Compound Ajmaline (Cardiorythmine; Gilurytmal) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) CAS 4360-12-7 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), dried roots Key applications Class Ia antiarrhythmic; Brugada syndrome...
Ajmaline (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Compound Ajmaline (Cardiorythmine; Gilurytmal) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) CAS 4360-12-7 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), dried roots Key applications Class Ia antiarrhythmic; Brugada syndrome...
Reserpine (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · VMAT Inhibitor · Informational)
Compound Reserpine (Serpasil; Raudixin) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) CAS 50-55-5 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), dried roots Key applications Historic antihypertensive and antipsychotic; VMAT1/VMAT2...
Reserpine (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · VMAT Inhibitor · Informational)
Compound Reserpine (Serpasil; Raudixin) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) CAS 50-55-5 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), dried roots Key applications Historic antihypertensive and antipsychotic; VMAT1/VMAT2...
Vinblastine (Vinca Indole Alkaloid · Antimitotic · Informational)
Compound Vinblastine (Vincaleukoblastine; VLB; Velban) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (dimeric Vinca alkaloid; catharanthine-vindoline scaffold) CAS 865-21-4 Primary source Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts Key applications Pharmaceutical antineoplastic (Hodgkin...
Vinblastine (Vinca Indole Alkaloid · Antimitotic · Informational)
Compound Vinblastine (Vincaleukoblastine; VLB; Velban) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (dimeric Vinca alkaloid; catharanthine-vindoline scaffold) CAS 865-21-4 Primary source Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts Key applications Pharmaceutical antineoplastic (Hodgkin...
Vincristine (Vinca Indole Alkaloid · Antimitotic · Informational)
Compound Vincristine (Leurocristine; VCR; Oncovin) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (dimeric Vinca alkaloid; catharanthine-vindoline scaffold) CAS 57-22-7 Primary source Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts Key applications Pharmaceutical antineoplastic (leukaemia,...
Vincristine (Vinca Indole Alkaloid · Antimitotic · Informational)
Compound Vincristine (Leurocristine; VCR; Oncovin) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (dimeric Vinca alkaloid; catharanthine-vindoline scaffold) CAS 57-22-7 Primary source Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts Key applications Pharmaceutical antineoplastic (leukaemia,...
Procyanidin C1 (OPC Trimer · Senolytic · Longevity Research)
Compound Procyanidin C1 (Epicatechin-(4β→8)-Epicatechin-(4β→8)-Epicatechin; Epicatechin Trimer) Chemical class Polyphenol — Proanthocyanidin (B-type trimer; three epicatechin units linked C4β-C8; simplest OPC trimer) CAS 37064-30-5 Primary source Vitis vinifera (grape seed —...
Procyanidin C1 (OPC Trimer · Senolytic · Longevity Research)
Compound Procyanidin C1 (Epicatechin-(4β→8)-Epicatechin-(4β→8)-Epicatechin; Epicatechin Trimer) Chemical class Polyphenol — Proanthocyanidin (B-type trimer; three epicatechin units linked C4β-C8; simplest OPC trimer) CAS 37064-30-5 Primary source Vitis vinifera (grape seed —...
Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG · Flavan-3-ol Gallate · Lipid Metabolism · Immunomodulatory)
Compound (+)-Gallocatechin-3-Gallate (GCG; Gallocatechin Gallate; (+)-GCG) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol Gallate (pyrogallol B-ring catechin with galloyl ester; C-3 epimer of EGCG) CAS 4233-96-9 Primary source Camellia sinensis (green and...
Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG · Flavan-3-ol Gallate · Lipid Metabolism · Immunomodulatory)
Compound (+)-Gallocatechin-3-Gallate (GCG; Gallocatechin Gallate; (+)-GCG) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol Gallate (pyrogallol B-ring catechin with galloyl ester; C-3 epimer of EGCG) CAS 4233-96-9 Primary source Camellia sinensis (green and...
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