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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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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.

Orientine (Lutéoline-8-C-Glucoside · Flavone C-glycoside · Anxiolytique · Cardioprotecteur)

Polyphenol (Flavone C-Glycoside) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). Studied for antioxidant, cardioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Orientine (Lutéoline-8-C-Glucoside · Flavone C-glycoside · Anxiolytique · Cardioprotecteur)

Polyphenol (Flavone C-Glycoside) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). Studied for antioxidant, cardioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.

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.

Notoginsenoside R1 (Saponine PPT unique du Panax notoginseng · Hémostase · Cardioprotecteur)

Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Panax notoginseng (sanqi / tienchi ginseng, dried root). Studied for haemostasis; cardioprotective; anti-thrombotic; neuroprotective.

Notoginsenoside R1 (Saponine PPT unique du Panax notoginseng · Hémostase · Cardioprotecteur)

Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Panax notoginseng (sanqi / tienchi ginseng, dried root). Studied for haemostasis; cardioprotective; anti-thrombotic; neuroprotective.

Absinthine (lactones sesquiterpéniques dimères de l'absinthe · composé naturel le plus amer · stimulant digestif)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.

Absinthine (lactones sesquiterpéniques dimères de l'absinthe · composé naturel le plus amer · stimulant digestif)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.

Alpha-Humulène (Sesquiterpène monocyclique du Houblon · Anti-inflammatoire · Anti-tumoral · Terpène du Cannabis)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.

Alpha-Humulène (Sesquiterpène monocyclique du Houblon · Anti-inflammatoire · Anti-tumoral · Terpène du Cannabis)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.

Campestérol (Phytostérol C28 · Réducteur de cholestérol · Précurseur de brassinostéroïde)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Canola / Mustard (Brassica napus). A phytosterol that may contribute synergistically to healthy cholesterol management when consumed as part of a.

Campestérol (Phytostérol C28 · Réducteur de cholestérol · Précurseur de brassinostéroïde)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Canola / Mustard (Brassica napus). A phytosterol that may contribute synergistically to healthy cholesterol management when consumed as part of a.

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.

Capsanthine (xanthophylle de poivron rouge · colorant E160c extrait de paprika · augmente le HDL · antioxydant)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Paprika / Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum). The primary carotenoid pigment of red peppers; studied for HDL-raising and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Capsanthine (xanthophylle de poivron rouge · colorant E160c extrait de paprika · augmente le HDL · antioxydant)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Paprika / Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum). The primary carotenoid pigment of red peppers; studied for HDL-raising and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Bixine (apocaroténoïde du rocou · colorant alimentaire E160b · antioxydant · photoprotecteur)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.

Bixine (apocaroténoïde du rocou · colorant alimentaire E160b · antioxydant · photoprotecteur)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.

Momordicine I – II (Cucurbitane triterpène du melon amer · Anti-inflammatoire · Inhibiteur de STAT3)

Terpenoid — Triterpene from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd). Studied for anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative; antidiabetic. Claim strength: Moderate.

Momordicine I – II (Cucurbitane triterpène du melon amer · Anti-inflammatoire · Inhibiteur de STAT3)

Terpenoid — Triterpene from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd). Studied for anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative; antidiabetic. Claim strength: Moderate.

Charantine (Saponine stéroïdienne de melon amer · Antidiabétique · Insulino-mimétique · Karela)

Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin) from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd / karela). Studied for antidiabetic; insulin-mimetic; glucose uptake enhancement.

Charantine (Saponine stéroïdienne de melon amer · Antidiabétique · Insulino-mimétique · Karela)

Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin) from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd / karela). Studied for antidiabetic; insulin-mimetic; glucose uptake enhancement.

Escine — Aescine (Saponine triterpénique du marron d'Inde · IVC · Anti-œdème · Preuves solides)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Well-supported by multiple RCTs for chronic venous insufficiency management.

Escine — Aescine (Saponine triterpénique du marron d'Inde · IVC · Anti-œdème · Preuves solides)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Well-supported by multiple RCTs for chronic venous insufficiency management.

Kahweol (Diterpène furanoïde du café Arabica · Anti-angiogénique · Hépatoprotecteur)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied alongside cafestol for protective effects on DNA oxidation and potential support for healthy inflammatory.

Kahweol (Diterpène furanoïde du café Arabica · Anti-angiogénique · Hépatoprotecteur)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied alongside cafestol for protective effects on DNA oxidation and potential support for healthy inflammatory.

Cafestol (Diterpène du café · Augmente le LDL · Hépatoprotecteur · Neuroprotecteur)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied for hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and potential cancer chemopreventive properties.

Cafestol (Diterpène du café · Augmente le LDL · Hépatoprotecteur · Neuroprotecteur)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied for hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and potential cancer chemopreventive properties.

Bétuline (triterpène lupane de l'écorce de bouleau · antiviral · hépatoprotecteur · précurseur de l'acide bétulinique)

Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.

Bétuline (triterpène lupane de l'écorce de bouleau · antiviral · hépatoprotecteur · précurseur de l'acide bétulinique)

Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.

Lupéol (triterpène de type lupane · anti-inflammatoire · antiprolifératif · hépatoprotecteur · bouleau)

Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Mango / Neem (Mangifera indica). Studied for anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and skin-protective properties.

Lupéol (triterpène de type lupane · anti-inflammatoire · antiprolifératif · hépatoprotecteur · bouleau)

Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Mango / Neem (Mangifera indica). Studied for anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and skin-protective properties.

Astragaloside IV (saponine triterpénoïde cycloartane · activateur de la télomérase · tonique immunitaire · Huang Qi)

Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.

Astragaloside IV (saponine triterpénoïde cycloartane · activateur de la télomérase · tonique immunitaire · Huang Qi)

Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.

Ginsénoside Rg1 (Saponine de ginseng PPT · Stimulation cognitive · Hématopoïèse · Anti-fatigue)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.

Ginsénoside Rg1 (Saponine de ginseng PPT · Stimulation cognitive · Hématopoïèse · Anti-fatigue)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.

Ginsénoside Rb1 (Saponine de Ginseng PPD · Neuroprotecteur · Adaptogène · Anti-fatigue)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.

Ginsénoside Rb1 (Saponine de Ginseng PPD · Neuroprotecteur · Adaptogène · Anti-fatigue)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.

Crocine (caroténoïde hydrosoluble du safran · antidépresseur · neuroprotecteur · DMLA)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Saffron (Crocus sativus). The primary pigment of saffron; studied for neuroprotective, antidepressant.

Crocine (caroténoïde hydrosoluble du safran · antidépresseur · neuroprotecteur · DMLA)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Saffron (Crocus sativus). The primary pigment of saffron; studied for neuroprotective, antidepressant.

Fucoxanthine (caroténoïde xanthophylle marin · brunissement du TA · thermogénique · wakame)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Brown Seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida). A marine xanthophyll studied for thermogenic fat metabolism-supporting properties.

Fucoxanthine (caroténoïde xanthophylle marin · brunissement du TA · thermogénique · wakame)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Brown Seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida). A marine xanthophyll studied for thermogenic fat metabolism-supporting properties.

Rébaudioside-A — Reb-A (Glycoside Diterpénique de Stévia · Édulcorant Supérieur · GRAS E960)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside (Ent-kaurane steviol glycoside) from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia leaves, 2–4% of dry weight). Studied for premium non-caloric sweetener (200–400× sweeter than sucrose).

Rébaudioside-A — Reb-A (Glycoside Diterpénique de Stévia · Édulcorant Supérieur · GRAS E960)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside (Ent-kaurane steviol glycoside) from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia leaves, 2–4% of dry weight). Studied for premium non-caloric sweetener (200–400× sweeter than sucrose).

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.