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
Voacangine (Iboga-type Indole Alkaloid · Ibogaine Precursor · Voacanga africana)
Compound Voacangine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Iboga-type monoterpene indole alkaloid; MIA) CAS 83-34-1 Primary source Voacanga africana (Voacanga; bark and seeds), Tabernaemontana spp. Key applications Ibogaine precursor (anti-addiction pharmaceutical...
Voacangine (Iboga-type Indole Alkaloid · Ibogaine Precursor · Voacanga africana)
Compound Voacangine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Iboga-type monoterpene indole alkaloid; MIA) CAS 83-34-1 Primary source Voacanga africana (Voacanga; bark and seeds), Tabernaemontana spp. Key applications Ibogaine precursor (anti-addiction pharmaceutical...
Hydrastine (Goldenseal Phthalideisoquinoline · Haemostatic · Berberine MDR Synergy)
Compound Hydrastine (β-Hydrastine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Phthalideisoquinoline (Related to noscapine scaffold) CAS 118-08-1 Primary source Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal rhizome, approximately 2–4% of dry weight) Key applications Astringent;...
Hydrastine (Goldenseal Phthalideisoquinoline · Haemostatic · Berberine MDR Synergy)
Compound Hydrastine (β-Hydrastine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Phthalideisoquinoline (Related to noscapine scaffold) CAS 118-08-1 Primary source Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal rhizome, approximately 2–4% of dry weight) Key applications Astringent;...
Sanguinarine (Benzophenanthridine Alkaloid · Antimicrobial · Oral Health History · Antiproliferative)
Compound Sanguinarine (Pseudochelerythrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Benzophenanthridine (Quaternary ammonium; red alkaloid) CAS 2447-54-3 Primary source Sanguinaria canadensis (bloodroot rhizome), Chelidonium majus, Macleaya cordata (Plume poppy) Key applications...
Sanguinarine (Benzophenanthridine Alkaloid · Antimicrobial · Oral Health History · Antiproliferative)
Compound Sanguinarine (Pseudochelerythrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Benzophenanthridine (Quaternary ammonium; red alkaloid) CAS 2447-54-3 Primary source Sanguinaria canadensis (bloodroot rhizome), Chelidonium majus, Macleaya cordata (Plume poppy) Key applications...
Emetine (Ipecac Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Emetic · Amoebicidal · Antiviral Research)
Compound Emetine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzo[a]quinolizine; ipecac primary alkaloid) CAS 483-18-1 Primary source Cephaelis ipecacuanha (ipecac root, 1–3% alkaloid content) Key applications Potent emetic, amoebicidal, antiviral (SARS-CoV-2 preclinical);...
Emetine (Ipecac Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Emetic · Amoebicidal · Antiviral Research)
Compound Emetine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzo[a]quinolizine; ipecac primary alkaloid) CAS 483-18-1 Primary source Cephaelis ipecacuanha (ipecac root, 1–3% alkaloid content) Key applications Potent emetic, amoebicidal, antiviral (SARS-CoV-2 preclinical);...
Brucine (Dimethoxystrychnine · Nux Vomica Indole Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · Glycine Antagonist)
Compound Brucine (2,3-Dimethoxystrychnidin-10-one) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole / Strychnan (Dimethoxy analogue of strychnine) CAS 357-57-3 Primary source Strychnos nux-vomica (Nux Vomica seeds, 0.5–1% of dry weight) Key applications Glycine...
Brucine (Dimethoxystrychnine · Nux Vomica Indole Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · Glycine Antagonist)
Compound Brucine (2,3-Dimethoxystrychnidin-10-one) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole / Strychnan (Dimethoxy analogue of strychnine) CAS 357-57-3 Primary source Strychnos nux-vomica (Nux Vomica seeds, 0.5–1% of dry weight) Key applications Glycine...
Strychnine (Strychnan Indole Alkaloid · Glycine Antagonist · Nux Vomica · Toxicological Reference)
Compound Strychnine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole / Strychnan (Strychnos alkaloid; tetracyclic cage structure) CAS 57-24-9 Primary source Strychnos nux-vomica (Nux Vomica / Vishamushti, dried seeds) Key applications Glycine antagonist;...
Strychnine (Strychnan Indole Alkaloid · Glycine Antagonist · Nux Vomica · Toxicological Reference)
Compound Strychnine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole / Strychnan (Strychnos alkaloid; tetracyclic cage structure) CAS 57-24-9 Primary source Strychnos nux-vomica (Nux Vomica / Vishamushti, dried seeds) Key applications Glycine antagonist;...
Methylliberine — Dynamine® (Purine Xanthine · Rapid CNS Stimulation · Adenosine Antagonist)
Compound Methylliberine (Dynamine®) Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (7-Methyl-1,3,7-trihydro-1,3-dimethyl-2H-purin-2-one derivative; trimethyluric acid related) CAS No universal CAS assigned to purified methylliberine Primary source Coffea liberica (Liberian coffee), Camellia assamica (Assam...
Methylliberine — Dynamine® (Purine Xanthine · Rapid CNS Stimulation · Adenosine Antagonist)
Compound Methylliberine (Dynamine®) Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (7-Methyl-1,3,7-trihydro-1,3-dimethyl-2H-purin-2-one derivative; trimethyluric acid related) CAS No universal CAS assigned to purified methylliberine Primary source Coffea liberica (Liberian coffee), Camellia assamica (Assam...
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