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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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Chondrocurarine (Bisbenzylisoquinoléine · Bloqueur neuromusculaire · Référence curare)

Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.

Chondrocurarine (Bisbenzylisoquinoléine · Bloqueur neuromusculaire · Référence curare)

Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.

Cryptopine (Alcaloïde Isoquinoléique · Sédatif · Référence mineure d'Opium)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor opium alkaloid that may contribute mild sedative and cardiac slowing effects at high doses.

Cryptopine (Alcaloïde Isoquinoléique · Sédatif · Référence mineure d'Opium)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor opium alkaloid that may contribute mild sedative and cardiac slowing effects at high doses.

Cucurbitacine B (Triterpène de cucurbitane · Inhibiteur de JAK-STAT3 · Coloquinte · Indrayan)

Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type tetracyclic) from Citrullus colocynthis (colocynth / bitter apple, fruit). Studied for jak-stat3 inhibitor (anticancer); anti-inflammatory.

Cucurbitacine B (Triterpène de cucurbitane · Inhibiteur de JAK-STAT3 · Coloquinte · Indrayan)

Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type tetracyclic) from Citrullus colocynthis (colocynth / bitter apple, fruit). Studied for jak-stat3 inhibitor (anticancer); anti-inflammatory.

Cédrol (Alcool sesquiterpénique de cèdre · Sédatif · Modulateur GABA-A · Répulsif d'insectes)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol from Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar, wood essential oil). Studied for sedative/anxiolytic (aromatherapy; gaba potentiation).

Cédrol (Alcool sesquiterpénique de cèdre · Sédatif · Modulateur GABA-A · Répulsif d'insectes)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol from Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar, wood essential oil). Studied for sedative/anxiolytic (aromatherapy; gaba potentiation).

Campestérol (Phytostérol C28 · Réducteur de cholestérol · Précurseur de brassinostéroïde)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Canola / Mustard (Brassica napus). A phytosterol that may contribute synergistically to healthy cholesterol management when consumed as part of a.

Campestérol (Phytostérol C28 · Réducteur de cholestérol · Précurseur de brassinostéroïde)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Canola / Mustard (Brassica napus). A phytosterol that may contribute synergistically to healthy cholesterol management when consumed as part of a.

Capsanthine (xanthophylle de poivron rouge · colorant E160c extrait de paprika · augmente le HDL · antioxydant)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Paprika / Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum). The primary carotenoid pigment of red peppers; studied for HDL-raising and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Capsanthine (xanthophylle de poivron rouge · colorant E160c extrait de paprika · augmente le HDL · antioxydant)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Paprika / Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum). The primary carotenoid pigment of red peppers; studied for HDL-raising and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Charantine (Saponine stéroïdienne de melon amer · Antidiabétique · Insulino-mimétique · Karela)

Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin) from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd / karela). Studied for antidiabetic; insulin-mimetic; glucose uptake enhancement.

Charantine (Saponine stéroïdienne de melon amer · Antidiabétique · Insulino-mimétique · Karela)

Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin) from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd / karela). Studied for antidiabetic; insulin-mimetic; glucose uptake enhancement.

Cafestol (Diterpène du café · Augmente le LDL · Hépatoprotecteur · Neuroprotecteur)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied for hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and potential cancer chemopreventive properties.

Cafestol (Diterpène du café · Augmente le LDL · Hépatoprotecteur · Neuroprotecteur)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied for hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and potential cancer chemopreventive properties.

Crocine (caroténoïde hydrosoluble du safran · antidépresseur · neuroprotecteur · DMLA)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Saffron (Crocus sativus). The primary pigment of saffron; studied for neuroprotective, antidepressant.

Crocine (caroténoïde hydrosoluble du safran · antidépresseur · neuroprotecteur · DMLA)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Saffron (Crocus sativus). The primary pigment of saffron; studied for neuroprotective, antidepressant.

Acide carnosique (diterpène antioxydant du romarin · activateur de Nrf2 · conservateur alimentaire E392)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Studied for neuroprotective and antioxidant properties via Nrf2 pathway activation.

Acide carnosique (diterpène antioxydant du romarin · activateur de Nrf2 · conservateur alimentaire E392)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Studied for neuroprotective and antioxidant properties via Nrf2 pathway activation.

Coronaridine (Alcaloïde indoliques de type Iboga · Précurseur anti-addiction du 18-MC · Voacanga)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Voacanga (Voacanga africana). Studied for analgesic properties and potential to reduce addictive drug-seeking behaviour in animal models.

Coronaridine (Alcaloïde indoliques de type Iboga · Précurseur anti-addiction du 18-MC · Voacanga)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Voacanga (Voacanga africana). Studied for analgesic properties and potential to reduce addictive drug-seeking behaviour in animal models.

Calystégine A3 (Polyhydroxy Nortropane · Inhibiteur de glycosidase · Alcaloïde alimentaire)

Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) from Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers). Studied for glycosidase inhibitor, plant defence metabolite.

Calystégine A3 (Polyhydroxy Nortropane · Inhibiteur de glycosidase · Alcaloïde alimentaire)

Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) from Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers). Studied for glycosidase inhibitor, plant defence metabolite.

Cocaïne (Alcaloïde tropanique · Inhibiteur de la recapture de la dopamine · Anesthésique local · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Coca (Erythroxylum coca). A potent local anaesthetic and sympathomimetic; the first clinically used local anaesthetic. Associated with.

Cocaïne (Alcaloïde tropanique · Inhibiteur de la recapture de la dopamine · Anesthésique local · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Coca (Erythroxylum coca). A potent local anaesthetic and sympathomimetic; the first clinically used local anaesthetic. Associated with.

Codéine — 3-Méthylmorphine (Prodrogue opioïde · Antitussif · CYP2D6 · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A mild opioid used clinically for moderate pain relief and cough suppression.

Codéine — 3-Méthylmorphine (Prodrogue opioïde · Antitussif · CYP2D6 · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A mild opioid used clinically for moderate pain relief and cough suppression.

Camptothécine (Alcaloïde quinoléique · Inhibiteur de la topoisomérase I · Chef de file de l'irinotécan · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Happy Tree (Camptotheca acuminata). A topoisomerase I inhibitor that formed the basis for the clinically approved anticancer drugs irinotecan and topotecan.

Camptothécine (Alcaloïde quinoléique · Inhibiteur de la topoisomérase I · Chef de file de l'irinotécan · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Happy Tree (Camptotheca acuminata). A topoisomerase I inhibitor that formed the basis for the clinically approved anticancer drugs irinotecan and topotecan.

Cinchonine (Alcaloïde quinoléique du quinquina · Antipaludéen · Inhibiteur de la P-gp)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona pubescens). An antimalarial alkaloid that disrupts haemozoin formation in malarial parasites.

Cinchonine (Alcaloïde quinoléique du quinquina · Antipaludéen · Inhibiteur de la P-gp)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona pubescens). An antimalarial alkaloid that disrupts haemozoin formation in malarial parasites.

Coniine (Alcaloïde pipéridinique de la ciguë · Poison de Socrate · Neurotoxine · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). A potent neurotoxin that causes ascending motor paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Lethal at low.

Coniine (Alcaloïde pipéridinique de la ciguë · Poison de Socrate · Neurotoxine · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). A potent neurotoxin that causes ascending motor paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Lethal at low.

Cyclopamine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien de Veratrum · Voie Hedgehog · Inhibiteur de SMO · Tératogène)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A teratogenic Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitor; studied in oncology research as a basis for targeted cancer.

Cyclopamine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien de Veratrum · Voie Hedgehog · Inhibiteur de SMO · Tératogène)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A teratogenic Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitor; studied in oncology research as a basis for targeted cancer.

Conessine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Amœbicide · Kutaj · Diarrhée du SCI)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Kurchi (Holarrhena pubescens). Studied for specific amoebicidal activity against Entamoeba histolytica.

Conessine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Amœbicide · Kutaj · Diarrhée du SCI)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Kurchi (Holarrhena pubescens). Studied for specific amoebicidal activity against Entamoeba histolytica.

Chaconine — α-Chaconine (Glyco-alcaloïde stéroïdien · Co-toxine de la pomme de terre · Sécurité alimentaire)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A glycoalkaloid that works in combination with solanine as a natural pest deterrent.

Chaconine — α-Chaconine (Glyco-alcaloïde stéroïdien · Co-toxine de la pomme de terre · Sécurité alimentaire)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A glycoalkaloid that works in combination with solanine as a natural pest deterrent.

Colchicine (alcaloïde tropolonique · médicament contre la goutte · référence informative)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale). A clinically approved tubulin-binding anti-inflammatory used medically for acute gout attacks and familial.

Colchicine (alcaloïde tropolonique · médicament contre la goutte · référence informative)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale). A clinically approved tubulin-binding anti-inflammatory used medically for acute gout attacks and familial.

Capsaïcine (Pseudo-alcaloïde vanilloïde · Agoniste du TRPV1 · Analgésique topique · Thermogénique)

Vanilloid (Capsaicinoid) from Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens). A TRPV1 receptor agonist with well-documented topical analgesic applications.

Capsaïcine (Pseudo-alcaloïde vanilloïde · Agoniste du TRPV1 · Analgésique topique · Thermogénique)

Vanilloid (Capsaicinoid) from Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens). A TRPV1 receptor agonist with well-documented topical analgesic applications.

α-Cédrène (hydrocarbure sesquiterpénique · anti-inflammatoire · insectifuge · cèdre)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.

α-Cédrène (hydrocarbure sesquiterpénique · anti-inflammatoire · insectifuge · cèdre)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.

Centelloside — Complexe TECA (Saponine triterpénique · Insuffisance veineuse · Cicatrisation des plaies · Cica)

Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.

Centelloside — Complexe TECA (Saponine triterpénique · Insuffisance veineuse · Cicatrisation des plaies · Cica)

Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.