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
Papain (Papaya Protease · Cysteine Endopeptidase · Digestive Enzyme)
CAS No. 9001-73-4 Class Enzyme · Cysteine Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.2) · Plant Protease Source Carica papaya (Papaya) — unripe fruit latex (primary); leaves and stem also contain papain family proteases...
Papain (Papaya Protease · Cysteine Endopeptidase · Digestive Enzyme)
CAS No. 9001-73-4 Class Enzyme · Cysteine Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.2) · Plant Protease Source Carica papaya (Papaya) — unripe fruit latex (primary); leaves and stem also contain papain family proteases...
Bromelain (Pineapple Protease · Cysteine Endopeptidase · Systemic Enzyme)
CAS No. 9001-00-7 Class Enzyme · Cysteine Protease · Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.32 stem; 3.4.22.33 fruit) Source Ananas comosus (Pineapple) — stem (primary commercial source, higher activity) and fruit Claim strength...
Bromelain (Pineapple Protease · Cysteine Endopeptidase · Systemic Enzyme)
CAS No. 9001-00-7 Class Enzyme · Cysteine Protease · Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.32 stem; 3.4.22.33 fruit) Source Ananas comosus (Pineapple) — stem (primary commercial source, higher activity) and fruit Claim strength...
Lycopene (Tomato Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Cardiovascular Antioxidant)
CAS No. 502-65-8 Class Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Tetraterpene Source Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) — fruit (primary commercial source); also watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno...
Lycopene (Tomato Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Cardiovascular Antioxidant)
CAS No. 502-65-8 Class Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Tetraterpene Source Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) — fruit (primary commercial source); also watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno...
Astaxanthin (Ketocarotenoid · Haematococcus Extract · Antioxidant Carotenoid)
CAS No. 472-61-7 Class Carotenoid · Xanthophyll · Ketocarotenoid Source Haematococcus pluvialis (microalgae) — whole cell (primary commercial source) Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno Astaxanthin 10% Powder → Astaxanthin...
Astaxanthin (Ketocarotenoid · Haematococcus Extract · Antioxidant Carotenoid)
CAS No. 472-61-7 Class Carotenoid · Xanthophyll · Ketocarotenoid Source Haematococcus pluvialis (microalgae) — whole cell (primary commercial source) Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno Astaxanthin 10% Powder → Astaxanthin...
Beta-Sitosterol (Plant Sterol · Phytosterol · Cholesterol Competitor)
CAS No. 83-46-5 Class Lipid · Phytosterol · 4-Desmethyl Sterol Source Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ), Glycine max (Soybean), Elaeis guineensis (Palm) — seed oils; ubiquitous in plant cell membranes Claim...
Beta-Sitosterol (Plant Sterol · Phytosterol · Cholesterol Competitor)
CAS No. 83-46-5 Class Lipid · Phytosterol · 4-Desmethyl Sterol Source Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ), Glycine max (Soybean), Elaeis guineensis (Palm) — seed oils; ubiquitous in plant cell membranes Claim...
Lentinan (Shiitake Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan · Immune Polysaccharide)
CAS No. 37339-90-5 Class Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan with (1→6) branches Source Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — fruit body and mycelium Claim strength Moderate–High Buy from Herbuno Shiitake...
Lentinan (Shiitake Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan · Immune Polysaccharide)
CAS No. 37339-90-5 Class Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan with (1→6) branches Source Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — fruit body and mycelium Claim strength Moderate–High Buy from Herbuno Shiitake...
Arabinoxylan (AXOS · Wheat Bran Fiber · Prebiotic Hemicellulose)
CAS No. 68911-25-1 Class Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose Source Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran; also rye, barley, and rice bran Claim strength Moderate Buy from Herbuno Request...
Arabinoxylan (AXOS · Wheat Bran Fiber · Prebiotic Hemicellulose)
CAS No. 68911-25-1 Class Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose Source Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran; also rye, barley, and rice bran Claim strength Moderate Buy from Herbuno Request...
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Compound Monographs
500+ individual compound pages — phytochemistry, clinical evidence strength, formulation notes, and CoA sourcing.