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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Polysaccharides d'aloès
Acetylated polysaccharides — principally acemannan from Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera; ghritkumari). Studied for topical wound healing and mucosal repair; oral-care formulation.
Polysaccharides d'aloès
Acetylated polysaccharides — principally acemannan from Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera; ghritkumari). Studied for topical wound healing and mucosal repair; oral-care formulation.
Acide arachidonique
Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, 20:4(ω-6). Claim strength: High.
Acide arachidonique
Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, 20:4(ω-6). Claim strength: High.
Agnuside
Iridoid glycoside — an aucubin-type iridoid esterified with from Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree; chasteberry; monk’s pepper). Claim strength: Moderate.
Agnuside
Iridoid glycoside — an aucubin-type iridoid esterified with from Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree; chasteberry; monk’s pepper). Claim strength: Moderate.
Acide alpha-lipoïque
Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid from Endogenously synthesised in plants, animals, and humans. Studied for diabetic neuropathy symptom support.
Acide alpha-lipoïque
Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid from Endogenously synthesised in plants, animals, and humans. Studied for diabetic neuropathy symptom support.
Insaponifiables d'avocat et de soja
Unsaponifiable lipid fraction — the non-saponifying residue of avocado from Persea americana (avocado) and Glycine max (soybean). Studied for hip and knee osteoarthritis symptom support; joint-comfort formulation.
Insaponifiables d'avocat et de soja
Unsaponifiable lipid fraction — the non-saponifying residue of avocado from Persea americana (avocado) and Glycine max (soybean). Studied for hip and knee osteoarthritis symptom support; joint-comfort formulation.
Anthocyanes
Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) from Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry). Studied for cardiometabolic support, vascular/endothelial function, ocular health.
Anthocyanes
Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) from Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry). Studied for cardiometabolic support, vascular/endothelial function, ocular health.
Alpha-Mangostine
Prenylated xanthone from Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana).
Alpha-Mangostine
Prenylated xanthone from Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana).
Acémannane
Acetylated polymannose (glucomannan) polysaccharide from Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis).
Acémannane
Acetylated polymannose (glucomannan) polysaccharide from Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis).
Acide arjunolique
Pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin (oleanane-type) from Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna).
Acide arjunolique
Pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin (oleanane-type) from Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna).
Azadirachtine
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Azadirachtine
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Alpha-Pinène
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Alpha-Pinène
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Acide angélique
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Acide angélique
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Alstonine (Alcaloïde indolylique anhydronium · Recherche antipsychotique)
Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine) from Alstonia boonei ; also Catharanthus roseus. Studied for antipsychotic-like preclinical profile; anticancer research.
Alstonine (Alcaloïde indolylique anhydronium · Recherche antipsychotique)
Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine) from Alstonia boonei ; also Catharanthus roseus. Studied for antipsychotic-like preclinical profile; anticancer research.
Akuammiline (Alcaloïde Indolique d'Akuamma · Squelette Cage · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-type caged monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for parent of the akuammiline structural class.
Akuammiline (Alcaloïde Indolique d'Akuamma · Squelette Cage · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-type caged monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for parent of the akuammiline structural class.
Akuammicine (Alcaloïde Indolique d'Akuamma · Agoniste des Récepteurs Kappa-Opioïdes · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (strychnos-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds; also Alstonia spp. Studied for kappa-opioid receptor agonist; medicinal-chemistry scaffold.
Akuammicine (Alcaloïde Indolique d'Akuamma · Agoniste des Récepteurs Kappa-Opioïdes · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (strychnos-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds; also Alstonia spp. Studied for kappa-opioid receptor agonist; medicinal-chemistry scaffold.
Akuammidine (Alcaloïde Indolique d'Akuamma · Agoniste des Récepteurs Mu-Opioïdes · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagine-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for mu-opioid receptor agonist; research context; informational-only.
Akuammidine (Alcaloïde Indolique d'Akuamma · Agoniste des Récepteurs Mu-Opioïdes · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagine-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — minor alkaloid. Studied for mu-opioid receptor agonist; research context; informational-only.
Akuammine (Alcaloïde indoliques d'Akuamma · Ligand des récepteurs opioïdes · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-related monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — principal alkaloid. Studied for opioid-receptor ligand; antimalarial research; informational-only.
Akuammine (Alcaloïde indoliques d'Akuamma · Ligand des récepteurs opioïdes · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (akuammiline-related monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Picralima nitida (akuamma) seeds — principal alkaloid. Studied for opioid-receptor ligand; antimalarial research; informational-only.
Ajmaline (Alcaloïde indolique du Rauwolfia · Anti-arythmique · Informatif)
Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for class ia antiarrhythmic; brugada syndrome diagnostic provocation.
Ajmaline (Alcaloïde indolique du Rauwolfia · Anti-arythmique · Informatif)
Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for class ia antiarrhythmic; brugada syndrome diagnostic provocation.
Aromadendrine (Dihydroflavonol · Anti-inflammatoire · Antimicrobienne)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). Studied for antioxidant and mild blood glucose-modulating properties.
Aromadendrine (Dihydroflavonol · Anti-inflammatoire · Antimicrobienne)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). Studied for antioxidant and mild blood glucose-modulating properties.
Alpha-Carotène (β,ε-Carotène · Provitamine A · Antiprolifératif · Caroténoïde de la carotte)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Winter Squash (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid with lower conversion efficiency than beta-carotene.
Alpha-Carotène (β,ε-Carotène · Provitamine A · Antiprolifératif · Caroténoïde de la carotte)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Winter Squash (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid with lower conversion efficiency than beta-carotene.
Absinthine (lactones sesquiterpéniques dimères de l'absinthe · composé naturel le plus amer · stimulant digestif)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.
Absinthine (lactones sesquiterpéniques dimères de l'absinthe · composé naturel le plus amer · stimulant digestif)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.
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