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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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Acide carnosique (diterpène antioxydant du romarin · activateur de Nrf2 · conservateur alimentaire E392)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Studied for neuroprotective and antioxidant properties via Nrf2 pathway activation.

Acide carnosique (diterpène antioxydant du romarin · activateur de Nrf2 · conservateur alimentaire E392)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Studied for neuroprotective and antioxidant properties via Nrf2 pathway activation.

Tanshinone IIA (Quinone diterpénique de Danshen · Cardiovasculaire · Inhibiteur de STAT3 · Anti-inflammatoire)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Studied for cardiovascular protective and anti-inflammatory properties.

Tanshinone IIA (Quinone diterpénique de Danshen · Cardiovasculaire · Inhibiteur de STAT3 · Anti-inflammatoire)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Studied for cardiovascular protective and anti-inflammatory properties.

Acide boswellique — AKBA (Acide triterpénique · Inhibiteur de la 5-LOX · Arthrite · Anti-inflammatoire)

Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Frankincense (Boswellia serrata). A 5-LOX inhibitor with well-documented anti-inflammatory activity.

Acide boswellique — AKBA (Acide triterpénique · Inhibiteur de la 5-LOX · Arthrite · Anti-inflammatoire)

Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Frankincense (Boswellia serrata). A 5-LOX inhibitor with well-documented anti-inflammatory activity.

Bilobalide (trilactone sesquiterpénique du ginkgo · neuroprotecteur · modulateur GABA-A · anti-ischémique)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene) from Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene). Studied for neuroprotective; gaba-a modulation; mitochondrial protection.

Bilobalide (trilactone sesquiterpénique du ginkgo · neuroprotecteur · modulateur GABA-A · anti-ischémique)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene) from Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene). Studied for neuroprotective; gaba-a modulation; mitochondrial protection.

Ginkgolide B (Lactone diterpénique · Antagoniste du PAF · Antithrombotique · Ginkgo biloba)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). Studied for platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonism; the primary active ginkgolide contributing to Ginkgo extract's.

Ginkgolide B (Lactone diterpénique · Antagoniste du PAF · Antithrombotique · Ginkgo biloba)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). Studied for platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonism; the primary active ginkgolide contributing to Ginkgo extract's.

Bêta-caryophyllène (sesquiterpène agoniste CB2 · cannabinoïde alimentaire · anti-inflammatoire)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Black Pepper / Clove (Piper nigrum). A dietary CB2 receptor agonist studied for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties without psychoactive effects.

Bêta-caryophyllène (sesquiterpène agoniste CB2 · cannabinoïde alimentaire · anti-inflammatoire)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Black Pepper / Clove (Piper nigrum). A dietary CB2 receptor agonist studied for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties without psychoactive effects.

Parthénolide (Lactone sesquiterpénique · Prévention de la migraine · Inhibiteur de NF-κB · Ciblage des CSC)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). Studied for NF-kB inhibition, anti-migraine, and potential leukaemia stem cell-targeting properties.

Parthénolide (Lactone sesquiterpénique · Prévention de la migraine · Inhibiteur de NF-κB · Ciblage des CSC)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). Studied for NF-kB inhibition, anti-migraine, and potential leukaemia stem cell-targeting properties.

Gramine — Donaxine (Alcaloïde de type base de Mannich indolique · Antiappétant · Vasoconstriction · Intermédiaire de synthèse)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Giant Reed (Arundo donax). A tryptamine-derived indole alkaloid studied for smooth muscle effects.

Gramine — Donaxine (Alcaloïde de type base de Mannich indolique · Antiappétant · Vasoconstriction · Intermédiaire de synthèse)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Giant Reed (Arundo donax). A tryptamine-derived indole alkaloid studied for smooth muscle effects.

Aconitine (Alcaloïde diterpénique · Activateur des canaux Na+ · Toxine de l'aconit · Extrait d'Atish)

Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). A potent sodium channel activator associated with severe neurotoxicity and cardiac arrhythmias at very low doses.

Aconitine (Alcaloïde diterpénique · Activateur des canaux Na+ · Toxine de l'aconit · Extrait d'Atish)

Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). A potent sodium channel activator associated with severe neurotoxicity and cardiac arrhythmias at very low doses.

Pelletiérine — Punicine (Alcaloïde pipéridinique de l'écorce de racine de grenadier · Anthelminthique · Historique)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for anthelmintic (parasite-expelling) properties; historically used in traditional medicine to address.

Pelletiérine — Punicine (Alcaloïde pipéridinique de l'écorce de racine de grenadier · Anthelminthique · Historique)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for anthelmintic (parasite-expelling) properties; historically used in traditional medicine to address.

Anabasine — Néonicotine (Alcaloïde pyridine-pipéridine du tabac · Agoniste du récepteur nACh · Tératogène pour le bétail)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca). A botanical nicotinic receptor agonist with insecticidal properties; associated with toxicity in mammals at higher doses.

Anabasine — Néonicotine (Alcaloïde pyridine-pipéridine du tabac · Agoniste du récepteur nACh · Tératogène pour le bétail)

Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca). A botanical nicotinic receptor agonist with insecticidal properties; associated with toxicity in mammals at higher doses.

Narciclasine (Lactame d'Amaryllidaceae · Inhibiteur ribosomique · Chef de file en recherche antiproliférative)

Alkaloid (Amaryllidaceae) from Daffodil (Narcissus spp.). Studied for antiproliferative and antifungal properties in laboratory settings.

Narciclasine (Lactame d'Amaryllidaceae · Inhibiteur ribosomique · Chef de file en recherche antiproliférative)

Alkaloid (Amaryllidaceae) from Daffodil (Narcissus spp.). Studied for antiproliferative and antifungal properties in laboratory settings.

Lycorine (Alcaloïde d'Amaryllidaceae · Antiviral · Antiprolifératif · Émétique de la jonquille)

Alkaloid (Amaryllidaceae) from Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata). Studied for emetic, antiviral, and antiproliferative properties in preclinical models.

Lycorine (Alcaloïde d'Amaryllidaceae · Antiviral · Antiprolifératif · Émétique de la jonquille)

Alkaloid (Amaryllidaceae) from Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata). Studied for emetic, antiviral, and antiproliferative properties in preclinical models.

Mescaline (Phényléthylamine psychédélique · Agoniste 5-HT2A · Peyotl · Référence informative)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Peyote / San Pedro (Lophophora williamsii). A phenethylamine psychedelic studied for interactions with serotonin receptors.

Mescaline (Phényléthylamine psychédélique · Agoniste 5-HT2A · Peyotl · Référence informative)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Peyote / San Pedro (Lophophora williamsii). A phenethylamine psychedelic studied for interactions with serotonin receptors.

Tryptamine (Amine biogène indolée · Plaque tournante biosynthétique de l'AMI · Ligand de TAAR1 · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Acacia / Mimosa (Acacia / Mimosa spp.). A trace biogenic amine and biosynthetic precursor to numerous psychoactive tryptamine alkaloids.

Tryptamine (Amine biogène indolée · Plaque tournante biosynthétique de l'AMI · Ligand de TAAR1 · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Acacia / Mimosa (Acacia / Mimosa spp.). A trace biogenic amine and biosynthetic precursor to numerous psychoactive tryptamine alkaloids.

Coronaridine (Alcaloïde indoliques de type Iboga · Précurseur anti-addiction du 18-MC · Voacanga)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Voacanga (Voacanga africana). Studied for analgesic properties and potential to reduce addictive drug-seeking behaviour in animal models.

Coronaridine (Alcaloïde indoliques de type Iboga · Précurseur anti-addiction du 18-MC · Voacanga)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Voacanga (Voacanga africana). Studied for analgesic properties and potential to reduce addictive drug-seeking behaviour in animal models.

Voacangine (Alcaloïde indolique de type iboga · Précurseur de l'ibogaïne · Voacanga africana)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Voacanga (Voacanga africana). A biosynthetic precursor used in the semi-synthesis of ibogaine and related anti-addiction compounds.

Voacangine (Alcaloïde indolique de type iboga · Précurseur de l'ibogaïne · Voacanga africana)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Voacanga (Voacanga africana). A biosynthetic precursor used in the semi-synthesis of ibogaine and related anti-addiction compounds.

Hydrastine (Phtalideisoquinoléine de l'Hydraste du Canada · Hémostatique · Synergie Berbérine MDR)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). Studied for its astringent and haemostatic properties; may support mucosal tissue health at appropriate doses.

Hydrastine (Phtalideisoquinoléine de l'Hydraste du Canada · Hémostatique · Synergie Berbérine MDR)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). Studied for its astringent and haemostatic properties; may support mucosal tissue health at appropriate doses.

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.

Émétine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléique de l'ipéca · Émétique · Amœbicide · Recherche antivirale)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Historically used as an amoebicidal agent; at low doses acts as an expectorant. High doses are emetic. Subject to.

Émétine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléique de l'ipéca · Émétique · Amœbicide · Recherche antivirale)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Historically used as an amoebicidal agent; at low doses acts as an expectorant. High doses are emetic. Subject to.

Brucine (Diméthoxystrychnine · Alcaloïde indolée de la noix vomique · Anti-inflammatoire · Antagoniste de la glycine)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A highly toxic glycine receptor antagonist related to strychnine.

Brucine (Diméthoxystrychnine · Alcaloïde indolée de la noix vomique · Anti-inflammatoire · Antagoniste de la glycine)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A highly toxic glycine receptor antagonist related to strychnine.

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.

Méthylliberine — Dynamine® (xanthine purique · stimulation rapide du SNC · antagoniste de l'adénosine)

Alkaloid (Purine) from Kucha Tea (Camellia assamica). Studied for rapid-onset CNS stimulation with a potentially lower cardiovascular burden than caffeine.

Méthylliberine — Dynamine® (xanthine purique · stimulation rapide du SNC · antagoniste de l'adénosine)

Alkaloid (Purine) from Kucha Tea (Camellia assamica). Studied for rapid-onset CNS stimulation with a potentially lower cardiovascular burden than caffeine.

Théophylline (Diméthylxanthine purique · Bronchodilatateur · Inhibiteur de la PDE · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Purine) from Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis). A clinically used bronchodilator for asthma and COPD management.

Théophylline (Diméthylxanthine purique · Bronchodilatateur · Inhibiteur de la PDE · Informationnel)

Alkaloid (Purine) from Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis). A clinically used bronchodilator for asthma and COPD management.