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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Beta-Alanine
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Rate-limiting carnosine precursor from Synthesis or fermentation. Paraesthesia at bolus doses; loading takes weeks. Claim strength: High.
Beta-Alanine
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Rate-limiting carnosine precursor from Synthesis or fermentation. Paraesthesia at bolus doses; loading takes weeks. Claim strength: High.
Biotin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Bicyclic ureido-thiophene from Synthesis or fermentation. Interferes with immunoassays at supplemental doses. Claim strength: High.
Biotin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Bicyclic ureido-thiophene from Synthesis or fermentation. Interferes with immunoassays at supplemental doses. Claim strength: High.
Benfotiamine
Amphiphilic S-acyl thiamine derivative from Synthetic. Note: it is not a naturally occurring compound. Claim strength: Moderate.
Benfotiamine
Amphiphilic S-acyl thiamine derivative from Synthetic. Note: it is not a naturally occurring compound. Claim strength: Moderate.
Diterpénoïdes amers
Clerodane-type furanoid diterpenoids and diterpenoid lactones from Tinospora cordifolia (guduchi; giloy; amrita). Studied for immunomodulatory and adaptogenic formulation.
Diterpénoïdes amers
Clerodane-type furanoid diterpenoids and diterpenoid lactones from Tinospora cordifolia (guduchi; giloy; amrita). Studied for immunomodulatory and adaptogenic formulation.
Bétalaïnes
Betalains — nitrogen-containing water-soluble pigments divided into from Beta vulgaris (beetroot). Studied for antioxidant/anti-inflammatory support, natural colorant systems.
Bétalaïnes
Betalains — nitrogen-containing water-soluble pigments divided into from Beta vulgaris (beetroot). Studied for antioxidant/anti-inflammatory support, natural colorant systems.
Bêta-glucanes
Polysaccharide · Beta-glucan · Two distinct linkage classes from Avena sativa grain, and mushroom or yeast cell wall. Cereal (1→3),(1→4) and fungal (1→3),(1→6) are not substitutes. Claim strength: High.
Bêta-glucanes
Polysaccharide · Beta-glucan · Two distinct linkage classes from Avena sativa grain, and mushroom or yeast cell wall. Cereal (1→3),(1→4) and fungal (1→3),(1→6) are not substitutes. Claim strength: High.
Bêta-pinène
Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).
Bêta-pinène
Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).
Bêta-ecdystérone (Phytoecdystéroïde · Anabolisant · Adaptogène)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bêta-ecdystérone (Phytoecdystéroïde · Anabolisant · Adaptogène)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bufoténine (Tryptamine · Psychédélique sérotoninergique · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yopo Tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). A serotonergic alkaloid associated with intense cardiovascular stimulation and significant perceptual alterations.
Bufoténine (Tryptamine · Psychédélique sérotoninergique · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yopo Tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). A serotonergic alkaloid associated with intense cardiovascular stimulation and significant perceptual alterations.
Brassicastérol (phytostérol en C28 Δ6,22 · stérol des Brassica et des algues · hypocholestérolémiant)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Rapeseed (Brassica napus). A Brassica-specific phytosterol studied for lipid profile management.
Brassicastérol (phytostérol en C28 Δ6,22 · stérol des Brassica et des algues · hypocholestérolémiant)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Rapeseed (Brassica napus). A Brassica-specific phytosterol studied for lipid profile management.
Bixine (apocaroténoïde du rocou · colorant alimentaire E160b · antioxydant · photoprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.
Bixine (apocaroténoïde du rocou · colorant alimentaire E160b · antioxydant · photoprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.
Bétuline (triterpène lupane de l'écorce de bouleau · antiviral · hépatoprotecteur · précurseur de l'acide bétulinique)
Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.
Bétuline (triterpène lupane de l'écorce de bouleau · antiviral · hépatoprotecteur · précurseur de l'acide bétulinique)
Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.
Acide boswellique — AKBA (Acide triterpénique · Inhibiteur de la 5-LOX · Arthrite · Anti-inflammatoire)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Frankincense (Boswellia serrata). A 5-LOX inhibitor with well-documented anti-inflammatory activity.
Acide boswellique — AKBA (Acide triterpénique · Inhibiteur de la 5-LOX · Arthrite · Anti-inflammatoire)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Frankincense (Boswellia serrata). A 5-LOX inhibitor with well-documented anti-inflammatory activity.
Bilobalide (trilactone sesquiterpénique du ginkgo · neuroprotecteur · modulateur GABA-A · anti-ischémique)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene) from Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene). Studied for neuroprotective; gaba-a modulation; mitochondrial protection.
Bilobalide (trilactone sesquiterpénique du ginkgo · neuroprotecteur · modulateur GABA-A · anti-ischémique)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene) from Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene). Studied for neuroprotective; gaba-a modulation; mitochondrial protection.
Bêta-caryophyllène (sesquiterpène agoniste CB2 · cannabinoïde alimentaire · anti-inflammatoire)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Black Pepper / Clove (Piper nigrum). A dietary CB2 receptor agonist studied for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties without psychoactive effects.
Bêta-caryophyllène (sesquiterpène agoniste CB2 · cannabinoïde alimentaire · anti-inflammatoire)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Black Pepper / Clove (Piper nigrum). A dietary CB2 receptor agonist studied for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties without psychoactive effects.
Brucine (Diméthoxystrychnine · Alcaloïde indolée de la noix vomique · Anti-inflammatoire · Antagoniste de la glycine)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A highly toxic glycine receptor antagonist related to strychnine.
Brucine (Diméthoxystrychnine · Alcaloïde indolée de la noix vomique · Anti-inflammatoire · Antagoniste de la glycine)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A highly toxic glycine receptor antagonist related to strychnine.
α-Bisabolol — Lévoménol (Alcool sesquiterpénique · Apaisant cutané · Amplificateur de pénétration)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
α-Bisabolol — Lévoménol (Alcool sesquiterpénique · Apaisant cutané · Amplificateur de pénétration)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
Brahmoside (Saponine triterpénoïde · Anxiolytique SNC · Actif mineur de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Brahmoside (Saponine triterpénoïde · Anxiolytique SNC · Actif mineur de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Bacosides (Complexe de saponines triterpénoïdes · Fonction cognitive · Mémoire · Marqueur de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacosides (Complexe de saponines triterpénoïdes · Fonction cognitive · Mémoire · Marqueur de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacoside A (Saponine triterpénoïde · Amélioration cognitive · Mémoire · Neuroprotecteur)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Bacoside A (Saponine triterpénoïde · Amélioration cognitive · Mémoire · Neuroprotecteur)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Acide bétulinique (Triterpène de type lupane · Recherche anticancéreuse · Anti-VIH · Anti-inflammatoire)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.
Acide bétulinique (Triterpène de type lupane · Recherche anticancéreuse · Anti-VIH · Anti-inflammatoire)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.
Bornéol (Monoterpénol bicyclique · Améliorateur de la pénétration de la barrière hémato-encéphalique · Neuroprotecteur · MTC)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.
Bornéol (Monoterpénol bicyclique · Améliorateur de la pénétration de la barrière hémato-encéphalique · Neuroprotecteur · MTC)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.
Boldine (Alcaloïde Aporphinique · Hépatoprotecteur · Antioxydant · Cholerétique)
Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Boldo (Peumus boldus). Studied for hepatoprotective, choleretic, and antioxidant properties.
Boldine (Alcaloïde Aporphinique · Hépatoprotecteur · Antioxydant · Cholerétique)
Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Boldo (Peumus boldus). Studied for hepatoprotective, choleretic, and antioxidant properties.
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