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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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Magnesium Aspartate
Mineral · Organic magnesium salt · 1:2 metal to L-aspartate from Reaction of magnesium with fermentation-derived L-aspartic acid. Only 7.5–8.4% elemental magnesium — the lowest of the common salts. Claim...
Magnesium Aspartate
Mineral · Organic magnesium salt · 1:2 metal to L-aspartate from Reaction of magnesium with fermentation-derived L-aspartic acid. Only 7.5–8.4% elemental magnesium — the lowest of the common salts. Claim...
Malic Acid
Organic acid · Dicarboxylic · TCA cycle intermediate from Synthesis from maleic or fumaric acid, or fermentation. Acidulant and salt counter-ion. Claim strength: Moderate.
Malic Acid
Organic acid · Dicarboxylic · TCA cycle intermediate from Synthesis from maleic or fumaric acid, or fermentation. Acidulant and salt counter-ion. Claim strength: Moderate.
Manganese
Mineral · Essential trace element · Divalent cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate, sulphate and bisglycinate. Inhalation toxicity, not oral. Claim strength: Moderate.
Manganese
Mineral · Essential trace element · Divalent cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate, sulphate and bisglycinate. Inhalation toxicity, not oral. Claim strength: Moderate.
Mélatonine
Indoleamine — N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine from Endogenously synthesised by the pineal gland under darkness.
Mélatonine
Indoleamine — N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine from Endogenously synthesised by the pineal gland under darkness.
Macélignane
Diarylheptanoid-type neolignan from Nutmeg / mace (Myristica fragrans).
Macélignane
Diarylheptanoid-type neolignan from Nutmeg / mace (Myristica fragrans).
Matairesinol
Dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan (plant lignan / phytoestrogen precursor) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum).
Matairesinol
Dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan (plant lignan / phytoestrogen precursor) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum).
Mitragynine (Alcaloïde indolique du kratom · Agoniste partiel des récepteurs Mu-opioïdes · Informatif)
Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves. Studied for mu-opioid partial agonist; researched for pain and opioid withdrawal.
Mitragynine (Alcaloïde indolique du kratom · Agoniste partiel des récepteurs Mu-opioïdes · Informatif)
Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves. Studied for mu-opioid partial agonist; researched for pain and opioid withdrawal.
Mésaconitine (Alcaloïde norditerpénoïde d'Aconitum · Canal Na+ · Analgésique · Référence cardiotoxique)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum carmichaelii). Extremely potent neurotoxin; associated with fatal arrhythmias in raw form. Used in traditional formulations after.
Mésaconitine (Alcaloïde norditerpénoïde d'Aconitum · Canal Na+ · Analgésique · Référence cardiotoxique)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum carmichaelii). Extremely potent neurotoxin; associated with fatal arrhythmias in raw form. Used in traditional formulations after.
Momordicine I – II (Cucurbitane triterpène du melon amer · Anti-inflammatoire · Inhibiteur de STAT3)
Terpenoid — Triterpene from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd). Studied for anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative; antidiabetic. Claim strength: Moderate.
Momordicine I – II (Cucurbitane triterpène du melon amer · Anti-inflammatoire · Inhibiteur de STAT3)
Terpenoid — Triterpene from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd). Studied for anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative; antidiabetic. Claim strength: Moderate.
Mescaline (Phényléthylamine psychédélique · Agoniste 5-HT2A · Peyotl · Référence informative)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Peyote / San Pedro (Lophophora williamsii). A phenethylamine psychedelic studied for interactions with serotonin receptors.
Mescaline (Phényléthylamine psychédélique · Agoniste 5-HT2A · Peyotl · Référence informative)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Peyote / San Pedro (Lophophora williamsii). A phenethylamine psychedelic studied for interactions with serotonin receptors.
Méthylliberine — Dynamine® (xanthine purique · stimulation rapide du SNC · antagoniste de l'adénosine)
Alkaloid (Purine) from Kucha Tea (Camellia assamica). Studied for rapid-onset CNS stimulation with a potentially lower cardiovascular burden than caffeine.
Méthylliberine — Dynamine® (xanthine purique · stimulation rapide du SNC · antagoniste de l'adénosine)
Alkaloid (Purine) from Kucha Tea (Camellia assamica). Studied for rapid-onset CNS stimulation with a potentially lower cardiovascular burden than caffeine.
Morphine (Alcaloïde phénanthrène opioïde · Médicament essentiel de l'OMS · Référence informationnelle)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically established opioid analgesic used under medical supervision for severe pain management.
Morphine (Alcaloïde phénanthrène opioïde · Médicament essentiel de l'OMS · Référence informationnelle)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically established opioid analgesic used under medical supervision for severe pain management.
Monocrotaline (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · Modèle de recherche PAH · Toxine pulmonaire · Informationnel)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Rattlebox (Crotalaria spectabilis). Highly toxic to pulmonary vascular tissue; used experimentally in research models of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Monocrotaline (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · Modèle de recherche PAH · Toxine pulmonaire · Informationnel)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Rattlebox (Crotalaria spectabilis). Highly toxic to pulmonary vascular tissue; used experimentally in research models of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Méthiine — SMCSO (Sulfoxyde de cystéine de Brassica · Réduction du cholestérol · Hépatoprotecteur)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). A cysteine sulfoxide found in cabbage and other Brassica vegetables.
Méthiine — SMCSO (Sulfoxyde de cystéine de Brassica · Réduction du cholestérol · Hépatoprotecteur)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). A cysteine sulfoxide found in cabbage and other Brassica vegetables.
Madécassoside (Saponine triterpénique ursane · Anti-inflammatoire · Réparation cutanée · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Madécassoside (Saponine triterpénique ursane · Anti-inflammatoire · Réparation cutanée · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Myrcène — β-Myrcène (Monoterpène acyclique · Analgésique · Sédatif · Effet d'entourage du cannabis)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Hops / Lemongrass (Humulus lupulus). Studied for sedative and muscle relaxant properties; may enhance cellular permeability to aid absorption of.
Myrcène — β-Myrcène (Monoterpène acyclique · Analgésique · Sédatif · Effet d'entourage du cannabis)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Hops / Lemongrass (Humulus lupulus). Studied for sedative and muscle relaxant properties; may enhance cellular permeability to aid absorption of.
Menthol — l-Menthol (Monoterpénol · Agoniste TRPM8 · Soulagement du SII · Analgésique)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Peppermint (Mentha x piperita). A TRPM8 receptor agonist used clinically as a topical analgesic and counterirritant.
Menthol — l-Menthol (Monoterpénol · Agoniste TRPM8 · Soulagement du SII · Analgésique)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Peppermint (Mentha x piperita). A TRPM8 receptor agonist used clinically as a topical analgesic and counterirritant.
Magnoflorine (Alcaloïde Aporphinique Quaternaire · Antidiabétique · Antimicrobien)
Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis). Studied for anxiolytic, cholesterol-oxidation-inhibiting, and anti-neuroinflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Magnoflorine (Alcaloïde Aporphinique Quaternaire · Antidiabétique · Antimicrobien)
Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis). Studied for anxiolytic, cholesterol-oxidation-inhibiting, and anti-neuroinflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Matrine (Alcaloïde quinolizidinique · Hépatoprotecteur · Anti-inflammatoire)
Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens). Studied for anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.
Matrine (Alcaloïde quinolizidinique · Hépatoprotecteur · Anti-inflammatoire)
Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens). Studied for anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.
Magnolol (Biphényle Néolignane · Anti-inflammatoire · Santé bucco-dentaire)
Polyphenol (Lignan) from Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis). Studied for CNS-calming, anti-neuroinflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Magnolol (Biphényle Néolignane · Anti-inflammatoire · Santé bucco-dentaire)
Polyphenol (Lignan) from Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis). Studied for CNS-calming, anti-neuroinflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Malvidine (Anthocyanidine · Cardiovasculaire · Souplesse artérielle)
Polyphenol (Anthocyanidin) from Red Wine Grape (Vitis vinifera). The predominant anthocyanidin in red wine; studied for cardiovascular protection including arterial flexibility support.
Malvidine (Anthocyanidine · Cardiovasculaire · Souplesse artérielle)
Polyphenol (Anthocyanidin) from Red Wine Grape (Vitis vinifera). The predominant anthocyanidin in red wine; studied for cardiovascular protection including arterial flexibility support.
Morine (flavonol · inhibiteur de la xanthine oxydase · modulateur de l'acide urique)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Guava (Psidium guajava). Studied for antioxidant and potential neuroprotective effects.
Morine (flavonol · inhibiteur de la xanthine oxydase · modulateur de l'acide urique)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Guava (Psidium guajava). Studied for antioxidant and potential neuroprotective effects.
Myricétine (Hexahydroxyflavonol · Antioxydant · Soutien métabolique)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum). Studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential neuroprotective properties.
Myricétine (Hexahydroxyflavonol · Antioxydant · Soutien métabolique)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum). Studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential neuroprotective properties.
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