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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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Eggshell Membrane Collagen
Protein matrix · Native collagen with glycosaminoglycans from Gallus gallus — eggshell membrane. Not a collagen hydrolysate; the 500 mg joint trials used the whole membrane. Claim strength: Moderate.
Eggshell Membrane Collagen
Protein matrix · Native collagen with glycosaminoglycans from Gallus gallus — eggshell membrane. Not a collagen hydrolysate; the 500 mg joint trials used the whole membrane. Claim strength: Moderate.
Egg IgY
Immunoglobulin · Avian IgY from Hen egg yolk — hyperimmunised or conventional flocks. Heat- and acid-labile; specify flock immunisation status. Claim strength: Emerging.
Egg IgY
Immunoglobulin · Avian IgY from Hen egg yolk — hyperimmunised or conventional flocks. Heat- and acid-labile; specify flock immunisation status. Claim strength: Emerging.
Éleuthérosides
Eleutherosides — a chemically heterogeneous marker-compound group from Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng, eleuthero). Studied for adaptogenic support for fatigue and stress (asthenia).
Éleuthérosides
Eleutherosides — a chemically heterogeneous marker-compound group from Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng, eleuthero). Studied for adaptogenic support for fatigue and stress (asthenia).
Eurycomanone
Quassinoid diterpenoid from Tongkat Ali / pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia).
Eurycomanone
Quassinoid diterpenoid from Tongkat Ali / pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia).
Echitamine (Alcaloïde indoliques d'Alstonia · Recherche cardiovasculaire)
Alkaloid — Indole (quaternary monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Alstonia boonei / Alstonia scholaris (Saptaparna), stem bark. Studied for hypotensive; cardiac and smooth-muscle effects.
Echitamine (Alcaloïde indoliques d'Alstonia · Recherche cardiovasculaire)
Alkaloid — Indole (quaternary monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Alstonia boonei / Alstonia scholaris (Saptaparna), stem bark. Studied for hypotensive; cardiac and smooth-muscle effects.
Ergotamine (Alcaloïde de l'ergot de seigle · Vasoconstricteur contre la migraine · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Ergot (ergopeptine; lysergic-acid-derived indole alkaloid) from Claviceps purpurea. Studied for acute migraine and cluster headache vasoconstrictor; 5-ht1b/1d agonist.
Ergotamine (Alcaloïde de l'ergot de seigle · Vasoconstricteur contre la migraine · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Ergot (ergopeptine; lysergic-acid-derived indole alkaloid) from Claviceps purpurea. Studied for acute migraine and cluster headache vasoconstrictor; 5-ht1b/1d agonist.
Eupatiline (polyméthoxyflavone · gastroprotectrice · anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Mugwort (Artemisia asiatica). A methylated flavone studied for gastroprotective properties.
Eupatiline (polyméthoxyflavone · gastroprotectrice · anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Mugwort (Artemisia asiatica). A methylated flavone studied for gastroprotective properties.
Escine — Aescine (Saponine triterpénique du marron d'Inde · IVC · Anti-œdème · Preuves solides)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Well-supported by multiple RCTs for chronic venous insufficiency management.
Escine — Aescine (Saponine triterpénique du marron d'Inde · IVC · Anti-œdème · Preuves solides)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Well-supported by multiple RCTs for chronic venous insufficiency management.
Émétine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléique de l'ipéca · Émétique · Amœbicide · Recherche antivirale)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Historically used as an amoebicidal agent; at low doses acts as an expectorant. High doses are emetic. Subject to.
Émétine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléique de l'ipéca · Émétique · Amœbicide · Recherche antivirale)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Historically used as an amoebicidal agent; at low doses acts as an expectorant. High doses are emetic. Subject to.
Éphédrine (Proto-alcaloïde · Ma Huang · Supplément interdit · Sympathomimétique informationnel)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically established sympathomimetic bronchodilator and decongestant.
Éphédrine (Proto-alcaloïde · Ma Huang · Supplément interdit · Sympathomimétique informationnel)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically established sympathomimetic bronchodilator and decongestant.
Eucalyptol — 1,8-Cinéole (Éther monoterpénique · Mucolytique · Respiratoire · Santé bucco-dentaire)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). A clinically studied mucolytic and bronchosecretolytic agent.
Eucalyptol — 1,8-Cinéole (Éther monoterpénique · Mucolytique · Respiratoire · Santé bucco-dentaire)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). A clinically studied mucolytic and bronchosecretolytic agent.
Épibérbérine (alcaloïde de protoberbérine · microbiome intestinal · anti-inflammatoire)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Goldthread (Coptis chinensis). Studied for effects on hepatic lipid metabolism; may help regulate fat accumulation in liver tissue.
Épibérbérine (alcaloïde de protoberbérine · microbiome intestinal · anti-inflammatoire)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Goldthread (Coptis chinensis). Studied for effects on hepatic lipid metabolism; may help regulate fat accumulation in liver tissue.
Échinacoside (Glycoside phényléthanoïde · Neuroprotecteur · Santé masculine)
Polyphenol (Phenylethanoid) from Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa). A phenylethanoid glycoside studied for neuroprotective, neurotrophic, and cognitive-supporting properties.
Échinacoside (Glycoside phényléthanoïde · Neuroprotecteur · Santé masculine)
Polyphenol (Phenylethanoid) from Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa). A phenylethanoid glycoside studied for neuroprotective, neurotrophic, and cognitive-supporting properties.
Acide ellagique (Polyphénol issu de l'hydrolyse des tanins · Antiprolifératif · Précurseur d'urolithine)
Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for antiproliferative and antioxidant properties; released from ellagitannins in the gut and studied for.
Acide ellagique (Polyphénol issu de l'hydrolyse des tanins · Antiprolifératif · Précurseur d'urolithine)
Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for antiproliferative and antioxidant properties; released from ellagitannins in the gut and studied for.
Équol (métabolite d'isoflavone · sélectif ERβ · ménopause · densité osseuse)
Polyphenol (Isoflavandiol) from Human Microbiome (Derived from Soy). A gut bacterial metabolite of daidzein with higher oestrogenic potency than its parent.
Équol (métabolite d'isoflavone · sélectif ERβ · ménopause · densité osseuse)
Polyphenol (Isoflavandiol) from Human Microbiome (Derived from Soy). A gut bacterial metabolite of daidzein with higher oestrogenic potency than its parent.
Gallate d'épicatéchine (ECG · Catéchine de thé vert · Antimicrobien · Antioxydant)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A green tea catechin gallate ester; studied for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties alongside EGCG in the context.
Gallate d'épicatéchine (ECG · Catéchine de thé vert · Antimicrobien · Antioxydant)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A green tea catechin gallate ester; studied for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties alongside EGCG in the context.
EGCG (gallate d'épigallocatéchine · métabolisme · antioxydant · anticancéreux)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). The most studied green tea catechin; may support metabolic health, immune function.
EGCG (gallate d'épigallocatéchine · métabolisme · antioxydant · anticancéreux)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). The most studied green tea catechin; may support metabolic health, immune function.
Épicatéchine ((-)-Épicatéchine · Flavan-3-ol · Endothélial · Cardioprotecteur)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Dark Chocolate (Theobroma cacao). Studied for vasodilatory, cardioprotective, and potential muscle function-supporting properties.
Épicatéchine ((-)-Épicatéchine · Flavan-3-ol · Endothélial · Cardioprotecteur)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Dark Chocolate (Theobroma cacao). Studied for vasodilatory, cardioprotective, and potential muscle function-supporting properties.
Ériodictyol (Flavanone · Mucolytique · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). Studied for mucolytic, anti-inflammatory, and flavour-modifying properties.
Ériodictyol (Flavanone · Mucolytique · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). Studied for mucolytic, anti-inflammatory, and flavour-modifying properties.
Érythritol (Méso-érythritol · E968 · Édulcorant zéro calorie sans danger pour les dents)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
Érythritol (Méso-érythritol · E968 · Édulcorant zéro calorie sans danger pour les dents)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
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