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.
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Melatonina
Indoleamine — N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine from Endogenously synthesised by the pineal gland under darkness.
Melatonina
Indoleamine — N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine from Endogenously synthesised by the pineal gland under darkness.
Coenzima Q10
Benzoquinone with a 10-unit isoprenoid side chain from Endogenously synthesised in all cells. Claim strength: Moderate.
Coenzima Q10
Benzoquinone with a 10-unit isoprenoid side chain from Endogenously synthesised in all cells. Claim strength: Moderate.
Policosanol
A mixture of long-chain aliphatic primary alcohols. Studied for historically marketed for cholesterol reduction. Claim strength: Null.
Policosanol
A mixture of long-chain aliphatic primary alcohols. Studied for historically marketed for cholesterol reduction. Claim strength: Null.
Inmunoglobulina Y
Immunoglobulin (antibody protein) — the avian functional equivalent of from Gallus gallus domesticus — egg yolk of hens. Studied for oral passive immunisation against gut pathogens; oral care.
Inmunoglobulina Y
Immunoglobulin (antibody protein) — the avian functional equivalent of from Gallus gallus domesticus — egg yolk of hens. Studied for oral passive immunisation against gut pathogens; oral care.
Sílice
Silicon dioxide (SiO 2) in biogenic/phytolithic form — a mineral from Equisetum arvense (horsetail; shavegrass) and Bambusa spp. Studied for hair, skin, nail and connective-tissue formulation.
Sílice
Silicon dioxide (SiO 2) in biogenic/phytolithic form — a mineral from Equisetum arvense (horsetail; shavegrass) and Bambusa spp. Studied for hair, skin, nail and connective-tissue formulation.
Polisacáridos de aloe
Acetylated polysaccharides — principally acemannan from Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera; ghritkumari). Studied for topical wound healing and mucosal repair; oral-care formulation.
Polisacáridos de aloe
Acetylated polysaccharides — principally acemannan from Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera; ghritkumari). Studied for topical wound healing and mucosal repair; oral-care formulation.
Ácido araquidónico
Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, 20:4(ω-6). Claim strength: High.
Ácido araquidónico
Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, 20:4(ω-6). Claim strength: High.
L-Glutatión
Tripeptide — γ-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine. Note the unusual γ-peptide from Endogenously synthesised in nearly all cells. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Glutatión
Tripeptide — γ-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine. Note the unusual γ-peptide from Endogenously synthesised in nearly all cells. Claim strength: Moderate.
Agnúsido
Iridoid glycoside — an aucubin-type iridoid esterified with from Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree; chasteberry; monk’s pepper). Claim strength: Moderate.
Agnúsido
Iridoid glycoside — an aucubin-type iridoid esterified with from Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree; chasteberry; monk’s pepper). Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido chebulínico
Hydrolysable tannin (chebuloyl-type ellagitannin) from Terminalia chebula. Claim strength: Emerging.
Ácido chebulínico
Hydrolysable tannin (chebuloyl-type ellagitannin) from Terminalia chebula. Claim strength: Emerging.
Ácidos Grasos Omega-6
Omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids from Oenothera biennis (evening primrose), borage. Studied for essential fatty acid nutrition; skin-barrier and inflammatory-pathway.
Ácidos Grasos Omega-6
Omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids from Oenothera biennis (evening primrose), borage. Studied for essential fatty acid nutrition; skin-barrier and inflammatory-pathway.
Polisacáridos LBP
Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) from Lycium barbarum (goji berry; wolfberry; gou qi zi). Studied for antioxidant and neuroprotective positioning.
Polisacáridos LBP
Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) from Lycium barbarum (goji berry; wolfberry; gou qi zi). Studied for antioxidant and neuroprotective positioning.
Polisacáridos
Polysaccharides — high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymers. Studied for immunomodulatory formulation; adjunct oncology support (psk, in japan). Claim strength: Moderate.
Polisacáridos
Polysaccharides — high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymers. Studied for immunomodulatory formulation; adjunct oncology support (psk, in japan). Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácidos Valerénicos
Sesquiterpenic acids — the standardisation markers of Valeriana from Valeriana officinalis (valerian). Distinct from V. Studied for sleep and relaxation formulation; anxiolytic positioning.
Ácidos Valerénicos
Sesquiterpenic acids — the standardisation markers of Valeriana from Valeriana officinalis (valerian). Distinct from V. Studied for sleep and relaxation formulation; anxiolytic positioning.
Ácidos gimnémicos
Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins from Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar; meshashringi). Studied for sweet-taste suppression and sugar-craving reduction.
Ácidos gimnémicos
Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins from Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar; meshashringi). Studied for sweet-taste suppression and sugar-craving reduction.
Kutkin
Kutkin is an iridoid glycoside mixture from Picrorhiza kurroa (kutki; katuka). Studied for hepatoprotective formulation; bitter digestive tonic; cholagogue.
Kutkin
Kutkin is an iridoid glycoside mixture from Picrorhiza kurroa (kutki; katuka). Studied for hepatoprotective formulation; bitter digestive tonic; cholagogue.
Silimarina
Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex from Silybum marianum (milk thistle; dugdhapathri). Studied for hepatoprotective formulation; drug-induced liver injury prophylaxis.
Silimarina
Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex from Silybum marianum (milk thistle; dugdhapathri). Studied for hepatoprotective formulation; drug-induced liver injury prophylaxis.
Protodioscina
Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a from Tribulus terrestris (gokshura; gokhru). Claim strength: Emerging.
Protodioscina
Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a from Tribulus terrestris (gokshura; gokhru). Claim strength: Emerging.
Hiperforina
Prenylated phloroglucinol — a bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-trione bearing four from Hypericum perforatum (St John’s wort). Studied for antidepressant formulation (mild-to-moderate depression).
Hiperforina
Prenylated phloroglucinol — a bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-trione bearing four from Hypericum perforatum (St John’s wort). Studied for antidepressant formulation (mild-to-moderate depression).
Ácido alfa-lipoico
Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid from Endogenously synthesised in plants, animals, and humans. Studied for diabetic neuropathy symptom support.
Ácido alfa-lipoico
Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid from Endogenously synthesised in plants, animals, and humans. Studied for diabetic neuropathy symptom support.
Fructooligosacáridos (FOS)
Fructooligosaccharides — short-chain fructose polymers with a terminal from Cichorium intybus (chicory) root. Studied for prebiotic formulation; bifidogenic gut-microbiota support.
Fructooligosacáridos (FOS)
Fructooligosaccharides — short-chain fructose polymers with a terminal from Cichorium intybus (chicory) root. Studied for prebiotic formulation; bifidogenic gut-microbiota support.
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