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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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Stévioside (Glycoside de diterpène de stévia · Édulcorant non calorique · Antidiabétique · E960)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia, dried leaves). Studied for non-caloric sweetener (300× sweeter than sucrose); antidiabetic.

Stévioside (Glycoside de diterpène de stévia · Édulcorant non calorique · Antidiabétique · E960)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia, dried leaves). Studied for non-caloric sweetener (300× sweeter than sucrose); antidiabetic.

Sanguinarine (Alcaloïde benzophénanthridine · Antimicrobien · Historique de la santé bucco-dentaire · Antiprolifératif)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Studied for antimicrobial and antiplaque properties at low concentrations; notable cytotoxicity limits internal use.

Sanguinarine (Alcaloïde benzophénanthridine · Antimicrobien · Historique de la santé bucco-dentaire · Antiprolifératif)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Studied for antimicrobial and antiplaque properties at low concentrations; notable cytotoxicity limits internal use.

Strychnine (Alcaloïde indolique strychnanique · Antagoniste de la glycine · Noix vomique · Référence toxicologique)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A potent glycine antagonist causing CNS hyperexcitability; historically used in sub-toxic doses as a tonic. Associated.

Strychnine (Alcaloïde indolique strychnanique · Antagoniste de la glycine · Noix vomique · Référence toxicologique)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A potent glycine antagonist causing CNS hyperexcitability; historically used in sub-toxic doses as a tonic. Associated.

Scopolamine — Hyoscine (Alcaloïde tropanique · Mal des transports · Timbre transdermique · Antinauséeux)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically for motion sickness, pre-anaesthetic sedation.

Scopolamine — Hyoscine (Alcaloïde tropanique · Mal des transports · Timbre transdermique · Antinauséeux)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically for motion sickness, pre-anaesthetic sedation.

Spartéine (Alcaloïde de la quinolizidine · Antiarythmique · Utérotonique · Sonde du CYP2D6)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius). A sodium and potassium channel blocker studied for antiarrhythmic and oxytocic properties.

Spartéine (Alcaloïde de la quinolizidine · Antiarythmique · Utérotonique · Sonde du CYP2D6)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius). A sodium and potassium channel blocker studied for antiarrhythmic and oxytocic properties.

Symphytine (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique de la Consoude · Contexte topique · Référence réglementaire pour les AP)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid found in comfrey root; the reason internal comfrey preparations are subject to.

Symphytine (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique de la Consoude · Contexte topique · Référence réglementaire pour les AP)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid found in comfrey root; the reason internal comfrey preparations are subject to.

Sénécionine (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · Hépatotoxique · MHVO · Référence réglementaire)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). A hepatotoxic unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid; associated with irreversible veno-occlusive liver disease. Strictly a.

Sénécionine (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · Hépatotoxique · MHVO · Référence réglementaire)

Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). A hepatotoxic unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid; associated with irreversible veno-occlusive liver disease. Strictly a.

Solasodine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Hépatoprotecteur · Makoi · Préclinique du carcinome basocellulaire)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Devil's Apple (Solanum linnaeanum). A steroidal alkaloid used industrially as a starting material for the synthesis of pharmaceutical steroid hormones and.

Solasodine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Hépatoprotecteur · Makoi · Préclinique du carcinome basocellulaire)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Devil's Apple (Solanum linnaeanum). A steroidal alkaloid used industrially as a starting material for the synthesis of pharmaceutical steroid hormones and.

Solanine (Glycoalcaloïde stéroïdien · Sécurité alimentaire de la pomme de terre · Référence informative)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A natural pesticide alkaloid toxic to insects and, at elevated levels, to humans.

Solanine (Glycoalcaloïde stéroïdien · Sécurité alimentaire de la pomme de terre · Référence informative)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A natural pesticide alkaloid toxic to insects and, at elevated levels, to humans.

S-allylcystéine — SAC (dérivé organosoufré de la cystéine · ail vieilli · neuroprotectrice)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.

S-allylcystéine — SAC (dérivé organosoufré de la cystéine · ail vieilli · neuroprotectrice)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.

Sulforaphane — SFN (Isothiocyanate · Activation de Nrf2 · Chimiopréventif · Pollution atmosphérique)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.

Sulforaphane — SFN (Isothiocyanate · Activation de Nrf2 · Chimiopréventif · Pollution atmosphérique)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.

Sinigrine (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur d'AITC · Antimicrobien · Piquant de la moutarde)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.

Sinigrine (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur d'AITC · Antimicrobien · Piquant de la moutarde)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.

Sophoridine (Alcaloïde de la quinolizidine · Anti-arythmique · Antiviral · Ku Shen)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Sophora Root (Sophora flavescens). Studied for antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical cancer research.

Sophoridine (Alcaloïde de la quinolizidine · Anti-arythmique · Antiviral · Ku Shen)

Alkaloid (Quinolizidine) from Sophora Root (Sophora flavescens). Studied for antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical cancer research.

Synéphrine (Alcaloïde phényléthylaminique · Thermogénique · Adrénergique bêta-3)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium). Studied for thermogenic and lipolytic effects; used in weight management supplements. Associated with cardiovascular.

Synéphrine (Alcaloïde phényléthylaminique · Thermogénique · Adrénergique bêta-3)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium). Studied for thermogenic and lipolytic effects; used in weight management supplements. Associated with cardiovascular.

Stépholidine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléique · Agoniste D1/Antagoniste D2 · Recherche sur la schizophrénie)

Alkaloid (Protoberberine) from Stephania (Stephania intermedia). Studied for dopamine D1/D2 receptor modulation; of interest in research into movement disorders and antipsychotic.

Stépholidine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléique · Agoniste D1/Antagoniste D2 · Recherche sur la schizophrénie)

Alkaloid (Protoberberine) from Stephania (Stephania intermedia). Studied for dopamine D1/D2 receptor modulation; of interest in research into movement disorders and antipsychotic.

Salidroside (Glycoside de phényléthanoïde · Neuroprotecteur · Adaptogène)

Polyphenol (Phenylethanoid Glycoside) from Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea). The primary bioactive of Rhodiola rosea; studied for adaptogenic, neuroprotective.

Salidroside (Glycoside de phényléthanoïde · Neuroprotecteur · Adaptogène)

Polyphenol (Phenylethanoid Glycoside) from Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea). The primary bioactive of Rhodiola rosea; studied for adaptogenic, neuroprotective.

Schisandrine (Lignane de type dibenzocyclooctadiène · Hépatoprotecteur · Adaptogène)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis). The primary dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan of Schisandra; studied for hepatoprotective, adaptogenic.

Schisandrine (Lignane de type dibenzocyclooctadiène · Hépatoprotecteur · Adaptogène)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis). The primary dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan of Schisandra; studied for hepatoprotective, adaptogenic.

Sésamine (lignane furofuranique · métabolisme lipidique · cardiovasculaire)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Sesame Seed (Sesamum indicum). The primary lignan of sesame; studied for hepatoprotective, cholesterol-modulating.

Sésamine (lignane furofuranique · métabolisme lipidique · cardiovasculaire)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Sesame Seed (Sesamum indicum). The primary lignan of sesame; studied for hepatoprotective, cholesterol-modulating.

Sécoisolaricirésinol — SDG (Lignane · Phytoestrogénique · Cardiovasculaire)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum). A plant lignan converted by gut bacteria to the phytoestrogenic enterolignans enterodiol and enterolactone.

Sécoisolaricirésinol — SDG (Lignane · Phytoestrogénique · Cardiovasculaire)

Polyphenol (Lignan) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum). A plant lignan converted by gut bacteria to the phytoestrogenic enterolignans enterodiol and enterolactone.

Acide syringique (Acide hydroxybenzoïque · Neuroprotecteur · Antidiabétique)

Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Dates (Phoenix dactylifera). Studied for antioxidant and neuroprotective properties; a methylated hydroxybenzoic acid with good bioavailability from.

Acide syringique (Acide hydroxybenzoïque · Neuroprotecteur · Antidiabétique)

Polyphenol (Hydroxybenzoic Acid) from Dates (Phoenix dactylifera). Studied for antioxidant and neuroprotective properties; a methylated hydroxybenzoic acid with good bioavailability from.

Acide sinapique (acide hydroxycinnamique · photoprotection UV · neuroprotecteur)

Polyphenol (Hydroxycinnamic Acid) from Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea). Studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; may support neuroprotection and serve as a skin UV-filter in.

Acide sinapique (acide hydroxycinnamique · photoprotection UV · neuroprotecteur)

Polyphenol (Hydroxycinnamic Acid) from Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea). Studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; may support neuroprotection and serve as a skin UV-filter in.

Silydianine (Composant C de la silymarine · Hépatoprotecteur · Modulateur de l'ARN polymérase)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A minor silymarin component studied for stimulation of RNA polymerase I activity.

Silydianine (Composant C de la silymarine · Hépatoprotecteur · Modulateur de l'ARN polymérase)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A minor silymarin component studied for stimulation of RNA polymerase I activity.

Silychristine (Composant B de la silymarine · Hépatoprotecteur · Antioxydant)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A constituent of the silymarin complex studied for hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects.

Silychristine (Composant B de la silymarine · Hépatoprotecteur · Antioxydant)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A constituent of the silymarin complex studied for hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects.

Silybine (Silibinine · Flavonolignane · Hépatoprotecteur · Preuves d'essais cliniques randomisés sur le foie)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). The primary bioactive of Milk Thistle (Silymarin complex); well-supported by clinical trials for hepatoprotective.

Silybine (Silibinine · Flavonolignane · Hépatoprotecteur · Preuves d'essais cliniques randomisés sur le foie)

Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). The primary bioactive of Milk Thistle (Silymarin complex); well-supported by clinical trials for hepatoprotective.