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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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Phosphatidylcholine de soja
Glycerophospholipid; principal phospholipid of biological membranes and from Soybean (Glycine max) — enriched from crude lecithin.
Phosphatidylcholine de soja
Glycerophospholipid; principal phospholipid of biological membranes and from Soybean (Glycine max) — enriched from crude lecithin.
Saponines stéroïdiennes
Saponins with a C27 steroidal aglycone (sapogenin) from Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek). Claim strength: High.
Saponines stéroïdiennes
Saponins with a C27 steroidal aglycone (sapogenin) from Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek). Claim strength: High.
Silice
Silicon dioxide (SiO 2) in biogenic/phytolithic form — a mineral from Equisetum arvense (horsetail; shavegrass) and Bambusa spp. Studied for hair, skin, nail and connective-tissue formulation.
Silice
Silicon dioxide (SiO 2) in biogenic/phytolithic form — a mineral from Equisetum arvense (horsetail; shavegrass) and Bambusa spp. Studied for hair, skin, nail and connective-tissue formulation.
Silymairne
Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex from Silybum marianum (milk thistle; dugdhapathri). Studied for hepatoprotective formulation; drug-induced liver injury prophylaxis.
Silymairne
Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex from Silybum marianum (milk thistle; dugdhapathri). Studied for hepatoprotective formulation; drug-induced liver injury prophylaxis.
Glycosides de stilbène
Stilbene glycosides — glucosylated stilbenes from Polygonum multiflorum (fo-ti; he shou wu; Chinese knotweed). Studied for traditional tonic and hair-pigmentation positioning.
Glycosides de stilbène
Stilbene glycosides — glucosylated stilbenes from Polygonum multiflorum (fo-ti; he shou wu; Chinese knotweed). Studied for traditional tonic and hair-pigmentation positioning.
Glycosides de stéviol
Steviol glycosides — ent-kaurene diterpene glycosides sharing a common from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia). Studied for high-intensity zero-calorie sweetening for food, beverage.
Glycosides de stéviol
Steviol glycosides — ent-kaurene diterpene glycosides sharing a common from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia). Studied for high-intensity zero-calorie sweetening for food, beverage.
Acides gras de palmier nain
Free fatty acid fraction — predominantly lauric, oleic, myristic from Serenoa repens (saw palmetto). Studied for lower urinary tract symptom (luts)/bph-adjacent formulation.
Acides gras de palmier nain
Free fatty acid fraction — predominantly lauric, oleic, myristic from Serenoa repens (saw palmetto). Studied for lower urinary tract symptom (luts)/bph-adjacent formulation.
Saponines
Saponins — amphipathic glycosides with a triterpenoid or steroidal from Asparagus racemosus (shatavari). Studied for female reproductive and lactation support.
Saponines
Saponins — amphipathic glycosides with a triterpenoid or steroidal from Asparagus racemosus (shatavari). Studied for female reproductive and lactation support.
Sanguiine H-6 (ellagitanin dimérique · principal tanin de la framboise)
Tannin — Ellagitannin (dimeric; casuarictin dimer) from Rubus idaeus (red raspberry); strawberry; cloudberry. Studied for principal raspberry ellagitannin; antioxidant; antimicrobial.
Sanguiine H-6 (ellagitanin dimérique · principal tanin de la framboise)
Tannin — Ellagitannin (dimeric; casuarictin dimer) from Rubus idaeus (red raspberry); strawberry; cloudberry. Studied for principal raspberry ellagitannin; antioxidant; antimicrobial.
Sophoramine (Alcaloïde de Sophora Quinolizidine · Référence Formulateur)
Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (matrine-type tetracyclic) from Sophora alopecuroides seeds and aerial parts. Studied for quinolizidine alkaloid constituent; anti-inflammatory and antiviral.
Sophoramine (Alcaloïde de Sophora Quinolizidine · Référence Formulateur)
Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (matrine-type tetracyclic) from Sophora alopecuroides seeds and aerial parts. Studied for quinolizidine alkaloid constituent; anti-inflammatory and antiviral.
Spéciociliatine (Alcaloïde indolique du Kratom · Diastéréoisomère de la mitragynine · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type; C-3 diastereomer of mitragynine) from Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves. Studied for minor kratom alkaloid; opioid-related research context.
Spéciociliatine (Alcaloïde indolique du Kratom · Diastéréoisomère de la mitragynine · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type; C-3 diastereomer of mitragynine) from Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves. Studied for minor kratom alkaloid; opioid-related research context.
Sarpagine (Alcaloïde Indolique de Rauvolfia Sarpagan · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagan-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), roots. Studied for research alkaloid; parent of the sarpagan structural class.
Sarpagine (Alcaloïde Indolique de Rauvolfia Sarpagan · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagan-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), roots. Studied for research alkaloid; parent of the sarpagan structural class.
Serpentine (Alcaloïde indolique d'anhydronium · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine; oxidised ajmalicine) from Rauvolfia serpentina roots; Catharanthus roseus. Studied for research alkaloid; cultivar marker; informational-only.
Serpentine (Alcaloïde indolique d'anhydronium · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine; oxidised ajmalicine) from Rauvolfia serpentina roots; Catharanthus roseus. Studied for research alkaloid; cultivar marker; informational-only.
Senkirkine (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · hépatotoxique · référence sur la sécurité du pétasite)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid responsible for regulatory restrictions on internal coltsfoot use in several.
Senkirkine (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · hépatotoxique · référence sur la sécurité du pétasite)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid responsible for regulatory restrictions on internal coltsfoot use in several.
Skimmianine (Alcaloïde furoquinoléique · Dépresseur du SNC · Antimicrobien)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica). Studied for CNS depressant and skeletal muscle-relaxant properties in preclinical models.
Skimmianine (Alcaloïde furoquinoléique · Dépresseur du SNC · Antimicrobien)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica). Studied for CNS depressant and skeletal muscle-relaxant properties in preclinical models.
Sécurinine (alcaloïde · neurostimulant · antiviral)
Alkaloid (Indolizidine) from Securinega (Securinega suffruticosa). A GABA antagonist studied for CNS stimulant effects and potential support in neurological fatigue conditions.
Sécurinine (alcaloïde · neurostimulant · antiviral)
Alkaloid (Indolizidine) from Securinega (Securinega suffruticosa). A GABA antagonist studied for CNS stimulant effects and potential support in neurological fatigue conditions.
Sinensétine (Polyméthoxyflavone · Antiobesité · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis). A polymethoxylated citrus flavone studied for anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties in early-stage.
Sinensétine (Polyméthoxyflavone · Antiobesité · Anti-inflammatoire)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis). A polymethoxylated citrus flavone studied for anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties in early-stage.
Spinastérol (Phytostérol · Anti-inflammatoire · Gastroprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Spinach (Spinacia oleracea). A delta-7-phytosterol studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antiulcer properties.
Spinastérol (Phytostérol · Anti-inflammatoire · Gastroprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Spinach (Spinacia oleracea). A delta-7-phytosterol studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antiulcer properties.
Syringétine (Flavonol · Antioxydant · Santé osseuse)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Wine Grape (Vitis vinifera). A methylated flavonol found in grape skin; studied for potential contributions to cardiovascular antioxidant protection.
Syringétine (Flavonol · Antioxydant · Santé osseuse)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Wine Grape (Vitis vinifera). A methylated flavonol found in grape skin; studied for potential contributions to cardiovascular antioxidant protection.
Strictosidine (Pôle biosynthétique universel des MIA · Adduit de Pictet-Spengler · Catharanthus · Recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). The universal biosynthetic precursor from which the plant assembles all of its complex monoterpenoid indole alkaloids.
Strictosidine (Pôle biosynthétique universel des MIA · Adduit de Pictet-Spengler · Catharanthus · Recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). The universal biosynthetic precursor from which the plant assembles all of its complex monoterpenoid indole alkaloids.
Saikosaponine A (Saponine triterpénique de type oléanane de Bupleurum · Hépatoprotecteur · Anti-inflammatoire)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Bupleurum chinense (chai hu / Chinese thoroughwax). Studied for anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; immunomodulatory; anti-tumour.
Saikosaponine A (Saponine triterpénique de type oléanane de Bupleurum · Hépatoprotecteur · Anti-inflammatoire)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Bupleurum chinense (chai hu / Chinese thoroughwax). Studied for anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; immunomodulatory; anti-tumour.
Stigmastérol (phytostérol C29 · Réduit le cholestérol · Anti-arthrosique · Précurseur de stéroïdes)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Soybean / Calabar Bean (Glycine max). A plant sterol studied for cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and hormone precursor properties.
Stigmastérol (phytostérol C29 · Réduit le cholestérol · Anti-arthrosique · Précurseur de stéroïdes)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Soybean / Calabar Bean (Glycine max). A plant sterol studied for cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and hormone precursor properties.
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