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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.
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Alpha-Humulène (Sesquiterpène monocyclique du Houblon · Anti-inflammatoire · Anti-tumoral · Terpène du Cannabis)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.
Alpha-Humulène (Sesquiterpène monocyclique du Houblon · Anti-inflammatoire · Anti-tumoral · Terpène du Cannabis)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.
Astragaloside IV (saponine triterpénoïde cycloartane · activateur de la télomérase · tonique immunitaire · Huang Qi)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.
Astragaloside IV (saponine triterpénoïde cycloartane · activateur de la télomérase · tonique immunitaire · Huang Qi)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.
Aconitine (Alcaloïde diterpénique · Activateur des canaux Na+ · Toxine de l'aconit · Extrait d'Atish)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). A potent sodium channel activator associated with severe neurotoxicity and cardiac arrhythmias at very low doses.
Aconitine (Alcaloïde diterpénique · Activateur des canaux Na+ · Toxine de l'aconit · Extrait d'Atish)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). A potent sodium channel activator associated with severe neurotoxicity and cardiac arrhythmias at very low doses.
Anabasine — Néonicotine (Alcaloïde pyridine-pipéridine du tabac · Agoniste du récepteur nACh · Tératogène pour le bétail)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca). A botanical nicotinic receptor agonist with insecticidal properties; associated with toxicity in mammals at higher doses.
Anabasine — Néonicotine (Alcaloïde pyridine-pipéridine du tabac · Agoniste du récepteur nACh · Tératogène pour le bétail)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca). A botanical nicotinic receptor agonist with insecticidal properties; associated with toxicity in mammals at higher doses.
Atropine (Alcaloïde tropanique · Anticholinergique · Antidote aux agents innervants · Contrôle de la myopie)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
Atropine (Alcaloïde tropanique · Anticholinergique · Antidote aux agents innervants · Contrôle de la myopie)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
Anatabine (Alcaloïde pyridinique du tabac · Anti-inflammatoire · Inhibiteur de STAT3 · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Anatabine (Alcaloïde pyridinique du tabac · Anti-inflammatoire · Inhibiteur de STAT3 · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Arécoline (alcaloïde ester de pyridine · noix de bétel · cancérogène oral · informatif)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
Arécoline (alcaloïde ester de pyridine · noix de bétel · cancérogène oral · informatif)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
Amygdaline — Laetrile (Glucoside cyanogénique · Toxicité du HCN · Référence informative)
Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.
Amygdaline — Laetrile (Glucoside cyanogénique · Toxicité du HCN · Référence informative)
Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.
Ajoène (Organosoufré Vinyldithiine · Antiplaquettaire · Antifongique · Anti-leishmanien)
Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Ajoène (Organosoufré Vinyldithiine · Antiplaquettaire · Antifongique · Anti-leishmanien)
Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Alliine (Sulfoxyde de cystéine · Précurseur de l'allicine de l'ail · Marqueur de qualité)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.
Alliine (Sulfoxyde de cystéine · Précurseur de l'allicine de l'ail · Marqueur de qualité)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.
Allicine (Organosoufré thiosulfinate · Antimicrobien · Cardiovasculaire · Actif d'ail)
Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.
Allicine (Organosoufré thiosulfinate · Antimicrobien · Cardiovasculaire · Actif d'ail)
Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.
Isothiocyanate d'allyle — AITC (Isothiocyanate aliphatique · Agoniste TRPA1 · Antimicrobien · Moutarde)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.
Isothiocyanate d'allyle — AITC (Isothiocyanate aliphatique · Agoniste TRPA1 · Antimicrobien · Moutarde)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.
Artémisinine — Qinghaosu (Endoperoxyde sesquiterpénique · Antipaludique · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artémisinine — Qinghaosu (Endoperoxyde sesquiterpénique · Antipaludique · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artabsine (lactone sesquiterpénique · tonique amer · anthelminthique · antimicrobien)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Artabsine (lactone sesquiterpénique · tonique amer · anthelminthique · antimicrobien)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Asiaticoside (Saponine triterpénoïde ursane · Cicatrisation des plaies · Collagène · Insuffisance veineuse)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Asiaticoside (Saponine triterpénoïde ursane · Cicatrisation des plaies · Collagène · Insuffisance veineuse)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Astragalosides (Saponines triterpéniques de cycloartane · Activation de la télomérase · Immunomodulateur)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Astragalosides (Saponines triterpéniques de cycloartane · Activation de la télomérase · Immunomodulateur)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Andrographolide (Diterpène Lactone · Antiviral · Anti-inflammatoire · Immunostimulant)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Andrographolide (Diterpène Lactone · Antiviral · Anti-inflammatoire · Immunostimulant)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Aucubine (Glucoside iridoïde · Hépatoprotecteur · Anti-inflammatoire · Neuroprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Aucubine (Glucoside iridoïde · Hépatoprotecteur · Anti-inflammatoire · Neuroprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Arctigénine (lignane dibenzylbutyrolactone · antiviral · anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Lignan) from Burdock (Arctium lappa). Studied for thermogenic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Arctigénine (lignane dibenzylbutyrolactone · antiviral · anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Lignan) from Burdock (Arctium lappa). Studied for thermogenic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Aspalathine (Dihydrochalcone C-glycoside · Antidiabétique · Cardioprotecteur)
Polyphenol (Dihydrochalcone) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). A unique South African plant polyphenol; studied for antidiabetic, cardioprotective.
Aspalathine (Dihydrochalcone C-glycoside · Antidiabétique · Cardioprotecteur)
Polyphenol (Dihydrochalcone) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). A unique South African plant polyphenol; studied for antidiabetic, cardioprotective.
Ampélopsine (Dihydromyricétine · Hépatoprotecteur · Métabolisme de l'alcool)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Vine Tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata). Studied for hepatoprotective properties and support for alcohol metabolism.
Ampélopsine (Dihydromyricétine · Hépatoprotecteur · Métabolisme de l'alcool)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Vine Tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata). Studied for hepatoprotective properties and support for alcohol metabolism.
Acacétine (Flavone · Antiarythmique · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). Studied for antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory properties; may contribute to the stabilisation of cardiac electrical.
Acacétine (Flavone · Antiarythmique · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). Studied for antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory properties; may contribute to the stabilisation of cardiac electrical.
Apigénine (Flavone de camomille · Anxiolytique · Modulateur GABA-A)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Studied for mild anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and potential neuroprotective properties.
Apigénine (Flavone de camomille · Anxiolytique · Modulateur GABA-A)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Studied for mild anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and potential neuroprotective properties.
Acide alginique (alginate · polysaccharide marin · fibre barrière anti-reflux acide)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
Acide alginique (alginate · polysaccharide marin · fibre barrière anti-reflux acide)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
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