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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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Pantothenic Acid

Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pantoate–β-alanine amide from Synthesis — the free acid is an oil, so calcium D-pantothenate is the article. Claim strength: High.

Pantothenic Acid

Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pantoate–β-alanine amide from Synthesis — the free acid is an oil, so calcium D-pantothenate is the article. Claim strength: High.

Pyridoxine

Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Alcohol vitamer of B6 from Synthesis — supplied as the hydrochloride. EFSA revised the adult upper limit to 12 mg/day in 2023. Claim strength:...

Pyridoxine

Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Alcohol vitamer of B6 from Synthesis — supplied as the hydrochloride. EFSA revised the adult upper limit to 12 mg/day in 2023. Claim strength:...

Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate

Phosphorylated pyridine aldehyde — the biologically active coenzyme.

Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate

Phosphorylated pyridine aldehyde — the biologically active coenzyme.

Prégnénolone

C21 steroid — 3β-hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one. The apex precursor of all. Claim strength: Emerging.

Prégnénolone

C21 steroid — 3β-hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one. The apex precursor of all. Claim strength: Emerging.

Phytostérols

Plant sterols and stanols — a family of cholesterol-analogue steroids. Claim strength: High.

Phytostérols

Plant sterols and stanols — a family of cholesterol-analogue steroids. Claim strength: High.

Policosanol

A mixture of long-chain aliphatic primary alcohols. Studied for historically marketed for cholesterol reduction. Claim strength: Null.

Policosanol

A mixture of long-chain aliphatic primary alcohols. Studied for historically marketed for cholesterol reduction. Claim strength: Null.

Polysaccharides

Polysaccharides — high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymers. Studied for immunomodulatory formulation; adjunct oncology support (psk, in japan). Claim strength: Moderate.

Polysaccharides

Polysaccharides — high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymers. Studied for immunomodulatory formulation; adjunct oncology support (psk, in japan). Claim strength: Moderate.

Protodioscine

Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a from Tribulus terrestris (gokshura; gokhru). Claim strength: Emerging.

Protodioscine

Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a from Tribulus terrestris (gokshura; gokhru). Claim strength: Emerging.

Polyphénols

Polyphenols — a broad structural class unified by multiple phenolic from Camellia sinensis (green tea), Vitis vinifera (grape seed). Studied for general antioxidant support, cardiometabolic risk-factor modulation.

Polyphénols

Polyphenols — a broad structural class unified by multiple phenolic from Camellia sinensis (green tea), Vitis vinifera (grape seed). Studied for general antioxidant support, cardiometabolic risk-factor modulation.

Paeoniflorine

Monoterpene glycoside from White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora).

Paeoniflorine

Monoterpene glycoside from White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora).

Phycocyanine

Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium.

Phycocyanine

Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium.

Pinorésinol

Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) from Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea).

Pinorésinol

Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) from Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea).

Physostigmine (Alcaloïde de la fève de Calabar · Inhibiteur de l'AChE · Informationnel)

Alkaloid — Indole (pyrroloindole carbamate) from Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean), seeds. Studied for reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Claim strength: High.

Physostigmine (Alcaloïde de la fève de Calabar · Inhibiteur de l'AChE · Informationnel)

Alkaloid — Indole (pyrroloindole carbamate) from Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean), seeds. Studied for reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Claim strength: High.

Procyanidine C1 (trimère d'OPC · sénolytique · recherche sur la longévité)

Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera). Studied in early-stage research for potential senolytic properties; of interest in longevity and healthy aging research.

Procyanidine C1 (trimère d'OPC · sénolytique · recherche sur la longévité)

Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera). Studied in early-stage research for potential senolytic properties; of interest in longevity and healthy aging research.

Psychotrine (Isoquinoléine d'ipéca · Amœbicide mineur · Référence pharmacologique)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A minor ipecac constituent that may contribute to the plant's amoebicidal activity alongside emetine and cephaeline.

Psychotrine (Isoquinoléine d'ipéca · Amœbicide mineur · Référence pharmacologique)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A minor ipecac constituent that may contribute to the plant's amoebicidal activity alongside emetine and cephaeline.

Platyphylline (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · anticholinergique · référence réglementaire)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Broadleaf Ragwort (Senecio platyphyllus). A saturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid with relatively low hepatotoxicity compared to unsaturated congeners.

Platyphylline (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · anticholinergique · référence réglementaire)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Broadleaf Ragwort (Senecio platyphyllus). A saturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid with relatively low hepatotoxicity compared to unsaturated congeners.

Porphyroxine (Alcaloïde morphinane · Opium mineur · Référence médico-légale)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor reactive opiate constituent; primarily referenced in forensic chemistry for identification of opium-derived.

Porphyroxine (Alcaloïde morphinane · Opium mineur · Référence médico-légale)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor reactive opiate constituent; primarily referenced in forensic chemistry for identification of opium-derived.

Pseudomorphine (Dimère de morphinane · Référence médico-légale · Aucune activité opioïde)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). An oxidative dimer of morphine with no significant opioid receptor activity.

Pseudomorphine (Dimère de morphinane · Référence médico-légale · Aucune activité opioïde)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). An oxidative dimer of morphine with no significant opioid receptor activity.

Patulétine (Flavonol · Anti-inflammatoire · Antiviral)

Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Marigold (Tagetes patula). Studied for anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective properties in early-stage research.

Patulétine (Flavonol · Anti-inflammatoire · Antiviral)

Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Marigold (Tagetes patula). Studied for anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective properties in early-stage research.

Poncirine (Glycoside de flavanone d'orange trifoliée · Motilité gastro-intestinale · Anti-inflammatoire · Zhi Ke)

Polyphenol (Flavanone Glycoside) from Trifoliate Orange (Poncirus trifoliata). Studied for gastroprotective effects against ulceration and for apoptosis-inducing properties in cancer cell line.

Poncirine (Glycoside de flavanone d'orange trifoliée · Motilité gastro-intestinale · Anti-inflammatoire · Zhi Ke)

Polyphenol (Flavanone Glycoside) from Trifoliate Orange (Poncirus trifoliata). Studied for gastroprotective effects against ulceration and for apoptosis-inducing properties in cancer cell line.

Parthénolide (Lactone sesquiterpénique · Prévention de la migraine · Inhibiteur de NF-κB · Ciblage des CSC)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). Studied for NF-kB inhibition, anti-migraine, and potential leukaemia stem cell-targeting properties.

Parthénolide (Lactone sesquiterpénique · Prévention de la migraine · Inhibiteur de NF-κB · Ciblage des CSC)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). Studied for NF-kB inhibition, anti-migraine, and potential leukaemia stem cell-targeting properties.

Pelletiérine — Punicine (Alcaloïde pipéridinique de l'écorce de racine de grenadier · Anthelminthique · Historique)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for anthelmintic (parasite-expelling) properties; historically used in traditional medicine to address.

Pelletiérine — Punicine (Alcaloïde pipéridinique de l'écorce de racine de grenadier · Anthelminthique · Historique)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for anthelmintic (parasite-expelling) properties; historically used in traditional medicine to address.

Papavérine (alcaloïde benzylisoquinoléique · vasodilatateur non opioïde · traitement de la dysfonction érectile)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.

Papavérine (alcaloïde benzylisoquinoléique · vasodilatateur non opioïde · traitement de la dysfonction érectile)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.

Pilocarpine (Alcaloïde d'imidazole · Glaucome · Xérostomie · Référence informative)

Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.

Pilocarpine (Alcaloïde d'imidazole · Glaucome · Xérostomie · Référence informative)

Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.