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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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Gelsévirine (Alcaloïde du Gelsemium · Toxine respiratoire · Référence pharmacologique)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). A highly toxic alkaloid that depresses respiratory centres; documented for toxicological reference. Associated with.
Gelsévirine (Alcaloïde du Gelsemium · Toxine respiratoire · Référence pharmacologique)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). A highly toxic alkaloid that depresses respiratory centres; documented for toxicological reference. Associated with.
Koumine (Alcaloïde de Gelsemium · Analgésique non opiacé · Référence hautement toxique)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium elegans). Studied for non-opioid analgesic properties in animal pain models.
Koumine (Alcaloïde de Gelsemium · Analgésique non opiacé · Référence hautement toxique)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium elegans). Studied for non-opioid analgesic properties in animal pain models.
5-MeO-DMT (Tryptamine · Sérotoninergique puissant · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Virola (Virola theiodora). An extremely potent serotonin agonist associated with complete dissociative states.
5-MeO-DMT (Tryptamine · Sérotoninergique puissant · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Virola (Virola theiodora). An extremely potent serotonin agonist associated with complete dissociative states.
Bufoténine (Tryptamine · Psychédélique sérotoninergique · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yopo Tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). A serotonergic alkaloid associated with intense cardiovascular stimulation and significant perceptual alterations.
Bufoténine (Tryptamine · Psychédélique sérotoninergique · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yopo Tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). A serotonergic alkaloid associated with intense cardiovascular stimulation and significant perceptual alterations.
N,N-DMT (Tryptamine · Psychédélique endogène · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Jurema Preta (Mimosa tenuiflora). A potent serotonin receptor agonist associated with profound alterations in sensory perception.
N,N-DMT (Tryptamine · Psychédélique endogène · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Jurema Preta (Mimosa tenuiflora). A potent serotonin receptor agonist associated with profound alterations in sensory perception.
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.
Lycopsamine (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · hépatotoxique · référence en matière de sécurité alimentaire)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Borage (Borago officinalis). An unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid present in borage; associated with liver toxicity at high intake levels.
Lycopsamine (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · hépatotoxique · référence en matière de sécurité alimentaire)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Borage (Borago officinalis). An unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid present in borage; associated with liver toxicity at high intake levels.
Lasiocarpine (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · Hépatotoxique · Génotoxique de référence)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum). A potent hepatotoxic and genotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid associated with permanent liver damage and classified as a.
Lasiocarpine (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · Hépatotoxique · Génotoxique de référence)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum). A potent hepatotoxic and genotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid associated with permanent liver damage and classified as a.
Rétrosecine (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · hépatotoxique · référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Ragwort (Senecio isatideus). An unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid that cross-links hepatocyte DNA, preventing cell division.
Rétrosecine (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · hépatotoxique · référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Ragwort (Senecio isatideus). An unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid that cross-links hepatocyte DNA, preventing cell division.
Verticinone (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Antitussif · Expectorant)
Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria verticillata). Studied alongside verticine for antitussive and expectorant effects.
Verticinone (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Antitussif · Expectorant)
Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria verticillata). Studied alongside verticine for antitussive and expectorant effects.
Verticine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Antitussif · Immunomodulateur)
Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria verticillata). Studied for anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties in the context of pulmonary health support.
Verticine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Antitussif · Immunomodulateur)
Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria verticillata). Studied for anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties in the context of pulmonary health support.
Impérialine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Bronchodilatateur · Antitussif)
Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria imperialis). Studied for bronchial smooth muscle-relaxing properties; may support relief from bronchospasm in respiratory conditions.
Impérialine (Alcaloïde stéroïdien · Bronchodilatateur · Antitussif)
Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria imperialis). Studied for bronchial smooth muscle-relaxing properties; may support relief from bronchospasm in respiratory conditions.
Thalidasine (Alcaloïde bisbenzylisoquinoléique · Anti-angiogénique · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum). Studied for potential anti-angiogenic properties that may limit blood supply to tumour tissue.
Thalidasine (Alcaloïde bisbenzylisoquinoléique · Anti-angiogénique · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum). Studied for potential anti-angiogenic properties that may limit blood supply to tumour tissue.
Cryptopine (Alcaloïde Isoquinoléique · Sédatif · Référence mineure d'Opium)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor opium alkaloid that may contribute mild sedative and cardiac slowing effects at high doses.
Cryptopine (Alcaloïde Isoquinoléique · Sédatif · Référence mineure d'Opium)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor opium alkaloid that may contribute mild sedative and cardiac slowing effects at high doses.
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.
Réticuline (alcaloïde isoquinoléique · précurseur biosynthétique de la morphine · référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). The central biosynthetic precursor from which the plant derives most of its complex benzylisoquinoline alkaloids.
Réticuline (alcaloïde isoquinoléique · précurseur biosynthétique de la morphine · référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). The central biosynthetic precursor from which the plant derives most of its complex benzylisoquinoline alkaloids.
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.
Néopine (Alcaloïde morphinane · Antitussif · Référence à l'opium)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A codeine isomer studied as a mild antitussive with low dependence potential; primarily of pharmacognostic interest.
Néopine (Alcaloïde morphinane · Antitussif · Référence à l'opium)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A codeine isomer studied as a mild antitussive with low dependence potential; primarily of pharmacognostic interest.
Laudanine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléine · Dopaminergique · Référence médico-légale)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor alkaloid studied in pharmacognosy; closely related to laudanosine with mild dopaminergic interactions.
Laudanine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléine · Dopaminergique · Référence médico-légale)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor alkaloid studied in pharmacognosy; closely related to laudanosine with mild dopaminergic interactions.
Laudanosine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléique · Stimulant du SNC · Référence légale)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor opiate alkaloid studied in toxicological research; at high doses associated with CNS excitation. Not used.
Laudanosine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléique · Stimulant du SNC · Référence légale)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor opiate alkaloid studied in toxicological research; at high doses associated with CNS excitation. Not used.
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.
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.
Lappaconitine (Alcaloïde diterpénoïde · Analgésique · Antiarythmique · Informatif)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum septentrionale). A sodium channel blocker studied for non-opioid analgesic properties.
Lappaconitine (Alcaloïde diterpénoïde · Analgésique · Antiarythmique · Informatif)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum septentrionale). A sodium channel blocker studied for non-opioid analgesic properties.
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