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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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Vindoline (Alcaloïde indolique précurseur de Vinca · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Vindoline (Alcaloïde indolique précurseur de Vinca · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Catharanthine (Alcaloïde indolique précurseur de Vinca · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; iboga-type monomer) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Catharanthine (Alcaloïde indolique précurseur de Vinca · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; iboga-type monomer) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Harmol (Harmala Bêta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxydant)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds and roots (root-enriched). Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; muscle relaxant; research context.
Harmol (Harmala Bêta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxydant)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds and roots (root-enriched). Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; muscle relaxant; research context.
Harmalol (bêta-carboline de l'harmala · IMAO-A / antioxydant)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (dihydro, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; antimicrobial; research context.
Harmalol (bêta-carboline de l'harmala · IMAO-A / antioxydant)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (dihydro, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; antimicrobial; research context.
Tétrahydroharmine (bêta-carboline d'Harmala · Modulation des MAO / de la sérotonine)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully reduced harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for weak mao-a inhibition; serotonin-reuptake modulation; antioxidant.
Tétrahydroharmine (bêta-carboline d'Harmala · Modulation des MAO / de la sérotonine)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully reduced harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for weak mao-a inhibition; serotonin-reuptake modulation; antioxidant.
Ibogaine (Alcaloïde Indolique d'Iboga · Recherche sur la Dépendance · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (iboga-type; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Tabernanthe iboga (iboga), root bark. Studied for controlled psychoactive; researched for opioid-dependence interruption.
Ibogaine (Alcaloïde Indolique d'Iboga · Recherche sur la Dépendance · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (iboga-type; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Tabernanthe iboga (iboga), root bark. Studied for controlled psychoactive; researched for opioid-dependence interruption.
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.
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.
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.
Réserpine (Alcaloïde Indolique de Rauwolfia · Inhibiteur de VMAT · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for historic antihypertensive and antipsychotic; vmat1/vmat2 inhibitor.
Réserpine (Alcaloïde Indolique de Rauwolfia · Inhibiteur de VMAT · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for historic antihypertensive and antipsychotic; vmat1/vmat2 inhibitor.
Vinblastine (Alcaloïde de l'indolique de Vinca · Antimitotique · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer).
Vinblastine (Alcaloïde de l'indolique de Vinca · Antimitotique · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer).
Vincristine (Alcaloïde d'indole de la pervenche · Antimitotique · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (leukaemia, lymphoma). Claim strength: High.
Vincristine (Alcaloïde d'indole de la pervenche · Antimitotique · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (leukaemia, lymphoma). 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.
Gallate de Gallocatéchine (GCG · Gallate de Flavan-3-ol · Métabolisme des lipides · Immunomodulateur)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.
Gallate de Gallocatéchine (GCG · Gallate de Flavan-3-ol · Métabolisme des lipides · Immunomodulateur)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.
Acide fulvique (Substance humique · Transport des minéraux · Adaptogène)
Humic Substance (Heterogeneous organic acid polymer). Studied for mineral transport / bioavailability enhancement; antioxidant. Claim strength: Moderate.
Acide fulvique (Substance humique · Transport des minéraux · Adaptogène)
Humic Substance (Heterogeneous organic acid polymer). Studied for mineral transport / bioavailability enhancement; antioxidant. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bêta-ecdystérone (Phytoecdystéroïde · Anabolisant · Adaptogène)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bêta-ecdystérone (Phytoecdystéroïde · Anabolisant · Adaptogène)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
Céphaéline (Ipeca-isoquinoléine · Émétique · Référence amoebicide)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A potent emetic agent and amoebicide; contributes to the medicinal activity of ipecac alongside emetine.
Céphaéline (Ipeca-isoquinoléine · Émétique · Référence amoebicide)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A potent emetic agent and amoebicide; contributes to the medicinal activity of ipecac alongside emetine.
Cissampareine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Relaxant utérin · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Velvetleaf (Cissampelos pareira). Studied for uterine smooth muscle relaxant properties; of interest for research into preterm labour management.
Cissampareine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Relaxant utérin · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Velvetleaf (Cissampelos pareira). Studied for uterine smooth muscle relaxant properties; of interest for research into preterm labour management.
Chondrocurarine (Bisbenzylisoquinoléine · Bloqueur neuromusculaire · Référence curare)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.
Chondrocurarine (Bisbenzylisoquinoléine · Bloqueur neuromusculaire · Référence curare)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.
Isochondrodendrine (Bisbenzylisoquinoléine · Neuromusculaire · Référence Curare)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A structural relative of tubocurarine studied for mild non-lethal neuromuscular relaxant properties.
Isochondrodendrine (Bisbenzylisoquinoléine · Neuromusculaire · Référence Curare)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A structural relative of tubocurarine studied for mild non-lethal neuromuscular relaxant properties.
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.
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.
Dictamnines (Alcaloïde furoquinoléique · Antimicrobien · Stimulant des muscles lisses)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Burning Bush (Dictamnus albus). Studied for smooth muscle stimulant and localised antimicrobial properties.
Dictamnines (Alcaloïde furoquinoléique · Antimicrobien · Stimulant des muscles lisses)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Burning Bush (Dictamnus albus). Studied for smooth muscle stimulant and localised antimicrobial properties.
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