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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.

HerbIQ - Compounds

Laudanine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Dopaminergic · Forensic Reference)

Compound Laudanine (Laudanine; 1-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)-6,7-dimethoxytetrahydroisoquinoline) Class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzylisoquinoline) CAS 301-21-3 Molecular formula C₁₉H₂₃NO₄ Primary sources Papaver somniferum (opium poppy), Papaver bracteatum Plant part Capsule latex Claim strength Emerging Key...

Laudanine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Dopaminergic · Forensic Reference)

Compound Laudanine (Laudanine; 1-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)-6,7-dimethoxytetrahydroisoquinoline) Class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzylisoquinoline) CAS 301-21-3 Molecular formula C₁₉H₂₃NO₄ Primary sources Papaver somniferum (opium poppy), Papaver bracteatum Plant part Capsule latex Claim strength Emerging Key...

Laudanosine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · CNS Stimulant · Forensic Reference)

Compound Laudanosine (1-Benzyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline; N-Methyl-tetrahydropapaverine) Class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzylisoquinoline) CAS 2688-77-9 Molecular formula C₂₁H₂₇NO₄ Primary sources Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) — trace constituent of crude opium Plant part Capsule latex...

Laudanosine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · CNS Stimulant · Forensic Reference)

Compound Laudanosine (1-Benzyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline; N-Methyl-tetrahydropapaverine) Class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzylisoquinoline) CAS 2688-77-9 Molecular formula C₂₁H₂₇NO₄ Primary sources Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) — trace constituent of crude opium Plant part Capsule latex...

Securinine (Alkaloid · Neurostimulant · Antiviral)

Compound Securinine ((−)-Securinine; Norsecurinine; Phyllanthidine analogue) Chemical class Alkaloid — Securinega-type (Quinolizidine Lactone; lysine-derived; not BTIQ) CAS 5610-40-2 Primary source Securinega suffruticosa (Flueggea suffruticosa), Phyllanthus niruri, Phyllanthus urinaria Key applications...

Securinine (Alkaloid · Neurostimulant · Antiviral)

Compound Securinine ((−)-Securinine; Norsecurinine; Phyllanthidine analogue) Chemical class Alkaloid — Securinega-type (Quinolizidine Lactone; lysine-derived; not BTIQ) CAS 5610-40-2 Primary source Securinega suffruticosa (Flueggea suffruticosa), Phyllanthus niruri, Phyllanthus urinaria Key applications...

Sinensetin (Polymethoxyflavone · Antiobesity · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Sinensetin (3′,4′,5,6,7-Pentamethoxyflavone; Orthosiphon flavone A) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (Polymethoxyflavone; fully methoxylated, no free hydroxyls) CAS 2306-27-6 Primary source Orthosiphon stamineus (Java Tea, Misai Kucing), Citrus sinensis (sweet...

Sinensetin (Polymethoxyflavone · Antiobesity · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Sinensetin (3′,4′,5,6,7-Pentamethoxyflavone; Orthosiphon flavone A) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (Polymethoxyflavone; fully methoxylated, no free hydroxyls) CAS 2306-27-6 Primary source Orthosiphon stamineus (Java Tea, Misai Kucing), Citrus sinensis (sweet...

Eupatilin (Polymethoxyflavone · Gastroprotective · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Eupatilin (5,7-Dihydroxy-3′,4′,6-Trimethoxyflavone; Stillen® active ingredient) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (Polymethoxyflavone; Artemisia-type) CAS 22368-21-4 Primary source Artemisia asiatica, Artemisia argyi (Korean/Chinese mugwort) Key applications Gastroprotective (gastric ulcer, GERD); anti-inflammatory;...

Eupatilin (Polymethoxyflavone · Gastroprotective · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Eupatilin (5,7-Dihydroxy-3′,4′,6-Trimethoxyflavone; Stillen® active ingredient) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (Polymethoxyflavone; Artemisia-type) CAS 22368-21-4 Primary source Artemisia asiatica, Artemisia argyi (Korean/Chinese mugwort) Key applications Gastroprotective (gastric ulcer, GERD); anti-inflammatory;...

Lappaconitine (Diterpenoid Alkaloid · Analgesic · Antiarrhythmic · Informational)

Compound Lappaconitine (N-Deacetylranaconitine; LAC) Chemical class Alkaloid — Diterpenoid (C19-norditerpenoid; less toxic than C20 aconitine class) CAS 32854-75-4 Primary source Aconitum sinomontanum, Aconitum septentrionale, Delphinium spp. Key applications Pharmaceutical analgesic...

Lappaconitine (Diterpenoid Alkaloid · Analgesic · Antiarrhythmic · Informational)

Compound Lappaconitine (N-Deacetylranaconitine; LAC) Chemical class Alkaloid — Diterpenoid (C19-norditerpenoid; less toxic than C20 aconitine class) CAS 32854-75-4 Primary source Aconitum sinomontanum, Aconitum septentrionale, Delphinium spp. Key applications Pharmaceutical analgesic...

Vicenin-2 (Flavone Di-C-Glycoside · Radioprotective · Immunomodulatory)

Compound Vicenin-2 (6,8-Di-C-Glucosylapigenin; Apigenin-6,8-di-C-glucoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone Di-C-Glycoside (apigenin glucosylated at both C-6 and C-8) CAS 4604-81-3 Primary source Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi/Holy Basil), Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile), Terminalia arjuna...

Vicenin-2 (Flavone Di-C-Glycoside · Radioprotective · Immunomodulatory)

Compound Vicenin-2 (6,8-Di-C-Glucosylapigenin; Apigenin-6,8-di-C-glucoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone Di-C-Glycoside (apigenin glucosylated at both C-6 and C-8) CAS 4604-81-3 Primary source Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi/Holy Basil), Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile), Terminalia arjuna...