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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Géranylgéraniol — GGOH (Diterpène acyclique · Prévention de la myopathie associée aux statines · Santé osseuse)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Géranylgéraniol — GGOH (Diterpène acyclique · Prévention de la myopathie associée aux statines · Santé osseuse)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Géraniol (Monoterpénol acyclique · Antimicrobien · Neuroprotecteur · Répulsif d'insectes)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Géraniol (Monoterpénol acyclique · Antimicrobien · Neuroprotecteur · Répulsif d'insectes)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Guaiol (Alcool sesquiterpénique · Anti-inflammatoire · Antimicrobien · Répulsif anti-insectes)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Guaiol (Alcool sesquiterpénique · Anti-inflammatoire · Antimicrobien · Répulsif anti-insectes)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Ginsénosides (Saponines triterpénoïdes · Adaptogène · Fonction cognitive · Modulation immunitaire)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Ginsénosides (Saponines triterpénoïdes · Adaptogène · Fonction cognitive · Modulation immunitaire)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Glycyrrhizine (Saponine triterpénique · Hépatoprotecteur · Antiviral · Inhibiteur de HMGB1)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). A triterpenoid saponin used clinically in Japan (as glycyrrhizin IV) for chronic hepatitis B and C management.
Glycyrrhizine (Saponine triterpénique · Hépatoprotecteur · Antiviral · Inhibiteur de HMGB1)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). A triterpenoid saponin used clinically in Japan (as glycyrrhizin IV) for chronic hepatitis B and C management.
Géniposide (Glucoside iridoïde · Agonisme du récepteur GLP-1 · Hépatoprotecteur · Neuroprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides). Studied for antidiabetic, analgesic, and hepatoprotective properties.
Géniposide (Glucoside iridoïde · Agonisme du récepteur GLP-1 · Hépatoprotecteur · Neuroprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides). Studied for antidiabetic, analgesic, and hepatoprotective properties.
Groenlandicine (Alcaloïde Protoberbérine · Antimicrobien · Alcaloïde Mineur de l'Hydraste du Canada)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Goldthread (Coptis chinensis). Studied for neuroprotective potential; preliminary research suggests it may help protect nerve cells from oxidative.
Groenlandicine (Alcaloïde Protoberbérine · Antimicrobien · Alcaloïde Mineur de l'Hydraste du Canada)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Goldthread (Coptis chinensis). Studied for neuroprotective potential; preliminary research suggests it may help protect nerve cells from oxidative.
Acide gentisique (acide hydroxybenzoïque · anti-inflammatoire · uricosurique)
Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Gentian (Gentiana lutea). Studied for anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties; a salicylate-related compound with antioxidant activity.
Acide gentisique (acide hydroxybenzoïque · anti-inflammatoire · uricosurique)
Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Gentian (Gentiana lutea). Studied for anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties; a salicylate-related compound with antioxidant activity.
Acide gallique (Acide hydroxybenzoïque · Antioxydant · Antimicrobien)
Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis). Studied for antioxidant, antimicrobial, and hepatoprotective properties.
Acide gallique (Acide hydroxybenzoïque · Antioxydant · Antimicrobien)
Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis). Studied for antioxidant, antimicrobial, and hepatoprotective properties.
Glabridine (Isoflavane de réglisse · Éclaircissant cutané · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Isoflavan) from Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Studied for tyrosinase inhibition, UV protection, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Glabridine (Isoflavane de réglisse · Éclaircissant cutané · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Isoflavan) from Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Studied for tyrosinase inhibition, UV protection, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Glycitéine (isoflavone · antioxydant · phytoestrogène mineur du soja)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Soybean (Glycine max). A minor soy isoflavone studied for oestrogenic and antioxidant properties.
Glycitéine (isoflavone · antioxydant · phytoestrogène mineur du soja)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Soybean (Glycine max). A minor soy isoflavone studied for oestrogenic and antioxidant properties.
Génistéine (isoflavone · phytoestrogénique · densité osseuse · ménopause)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Soybean (Glycine max). A phytoestrogenic isoflavone studied for potential benefits to bone density and menopausal symptoms.
Génistéine (isoflavone · phytoestrogénique · densité osseuse · ménopause)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Soybean (Glycine max). A phytoestrogenic isoflavone studied for potential benefits to bone density and menopausal symptoms.
Gallocatéchine ((+)-Gallocaétchine · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxydant · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A flavan-3-ol present in green tea alongside EGCG; contributes to the cumulative antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Gallocatéchine ((+)-Gallocaétchine · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxydant · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A flavan-3-ol present in green tea alongside EGCG; contributes to the cumulative antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Galangine (Flavonol · Antimicrobien · Antiviral)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Galangal (Alpinia officinarum). Studied for antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Galangine (Flavonol · Antimicrobien · Antiviral)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Galangal (Alpinia officinarum). Studied for antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Gossypétine (Flavonol · Antihypertenseur · Antioxydant)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Studied for diuretic and antihypertensive properties; a distinctive 8-hydroxylated flavonol found in hibiscus calyx.
Gossypétine (Flavonol · Antihypertenseur · Antioxydant)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Studied for diuretic and antihypertensive properties; a distinctive 8-hydroxylated flavonol found in hibiscus calyx.
Glucosamine (2-amino-2-désoxy-D-glucose · GlcN · Complément pour le cartilage articulaire)
Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine from Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells. Claim strength: High.
Glucosamine (2-amino-2-désoxy-D-glucose · GlcN · Complément pour le cartilage articulaire)
Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine from Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells. Claim strength: High.
Gomme guar (galactomannane de guar · PHGG · fibre pour le SII et la motilité intestinale)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Gomme guar (galactomannane de guar · PHGG · fibre pour le SII et la motilité intestinale)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Galactomannane (fibre de graine de guar · gomme de caroube)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Galactomannane (fibre de graine de guar · gomme de caroube)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Glucomannane (fibre de konjac · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
Glucomannane (fibre de konjac · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
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