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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

Narceine — Narcosine (Non-opioid Opium Alkaloid · Antitussive · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Narceine (Narcosine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Benzylisoquinoline (Non-opioid opium minor alkaloid) CAS 131-28-2 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, minor alkaloid ~0.1–0.5% of latex) Key applications Non-addictive antitussive...

Narceine — Narcosine (Non-opioid Opium Alkaloid · Antitussive · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Narceine (Narcosine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Benzylisoquinoline (Non-opioid opium minor alkaloid) CAS 131-28-2 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, minor alkaloid ~0.1–0.5% of latex) Key applications Non-addictive antitussive...

Bulbocapnine (Aporphine Alkaloid · Vestibular Suppression · Dopaminergic)

Compound Bulbocapnine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Aporphine) CAS 298-45-3 Primary source Corydalis spp., Fumaria officinalis (fumitory), Dicentra spp. Key applications Dopaminergic modulation, vestibular suppression, tremor research Claim strength Moderate...

Bulbocapnine (Aporphine Alkaloid · Vestibular Suppression · Dopaminergic)

Compound Bulbocapnine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Aporphine) CAS 298-45-3 Primary source Corydalis spp., Fumaria officinalis (fumitory), Dicentra spp. Key applications Dopaminergic modulation, vestibular suppression, tremor research Claim strength Moderate...

Groenlandicine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Antimicrobial · Goldenseal Minor Alkaloid)

Compound Groenlandicine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine) CAS 6873-09-2 Primary source Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Coptis spp. Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, goldenseal alkaloid complex constituent Claim strength Emerging Typical form...

Groenlandicine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Antimicrobial · Goldenseal Minor Alkaloid)

Compound Groenlandicine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine) CAS 6873-09-2 Primary source Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Coptis spp. Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, goldenseal alkaloid complex constituent Claim strength Emerging Typical form...

Epiberberine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Gut Microbiome · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Epiberberine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine; Berberine C-8 Epimer) CAS 6873-13-8 Primary source Coptis chinensis, Berberis spp., Phellodendron spp. Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, berberine analogue Claim strength...

Epiberberine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Gut Microbiome · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Epiberberine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine; Berberine C-8 Epimer) CAS 6873-13-8 Primary source Coptis chinensis, Berberis spp., Phellodendron spp. Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, berberine analogue Claim strength...

Corydaline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine · Analgesic · Anticancer Research)

Compound Corydaline Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine) CAS 518-69-4 Primary source Corydalis yanhusuo (Yan Hu Suo), Corydalis decumbens Key applications Analgesic, sedative, anticancer research, dopaminergic modulation Claim strength Moderate...

Corydaline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine · Analgesic · Anticancer Research)

Compound Corydaline Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine) CAS 518-69-4 Primary source Corydalis yanhusuo (Yan Hu Suo), Corydalis decumbens Key applications Analgesic, sedative, anticancer research, dopaminergic modulation Claim strength Moderate...

Jatrorrhizine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Anti-adipogenic · Neuroprotective)

Compound Jatrorrhizine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine) CAS 3621-38-3 Primary source Berberis spp., Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron spp. Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hypoglycaemic, neuroprotective Claim strength Moderate Typical form Berberis/Coptis...

Jatrorrhizine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Anti-adipogenic · Neuroprotective)

Compound Jatrorrhizine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine) CAS 3621-38-3 Primary source Berberis spp., Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron spp. Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hypoglycaemic, neuroprotective Claim strength Moderate Typical form Berberis/Coptis...

Oxymatrine (Quinolizidine N-Oxide · Hepatoprotective · Anti-fibrotic)

Compound Oxymatrine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine N-Oxide (Matrine N-Oxide) CAS 16837-52-8 Primary source Sophora flavescens (Ku Shen / bitter ginseng root) Key applications Hepatoprotective (HBV), anti-fibrotic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory Claim...

Oxymatrine (Quinolizidine N-Oxide · Hepatoprotective · Anti-fibrotic)

Compound Oxymatrine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine N-Oxide (Matrine N-Oxide) CAS 16837-52-8 Primary source Sophora flavescens (Ku Shen / bitter ginseng root) Key applications Hepatoprotective (HBV), anti-fibrotic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory Claim...