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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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Géranylgéraniol — GGOH (Diterpène acyclique · Prévention de la myopathie associée aux statines · Santé osseuse)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Géranylgéraniol — GGOH (Diterpène acyclique · Prévention de la myopathie associée aux statines · Santé osseuse)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Phytol (Alcool diterpénique acyclique · Chaîne latérale de la chlorophylle · Anti-inflammatoire · Anxiolytique)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) from Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, geranylgeraniol precursor.
Phytol (Alcool diterpénique acyclique · Chaîne latérale de la chlorophylle · Anti-inflammatoire · Anxiolytique)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) from Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, geranylgeraniol precursor.
Valencène (Séquiterpène eudesmane · Anti-inflammatoire · Antihistaminique · Zeste d'orange)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) from Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic active.
Valencène (Séquiterpène eudesmane · Anti-inflammatoire · Antihistaminique · Zeste d'orange)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) from Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic active.
α-Cédrène (hydrocarbure sesquiterpénique · anti-inflammatoire · insectifuge · cèdre)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.
α-Cédrène (hydrocarbure sesquiterpénique · anti-inflammatoire · insectifuge · cèdre)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.
Alcool de patchouli — Patchoulol (sesquiterpène · anti-inflammatoire · antidépresseur · anti-obésité)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) from Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity.
Alcool de patchouli — Patchoulol (sesquiterpène · anti-inflammatoire · antidépresseur · anti-obésité)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) from Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity.
Farnésol (Alcool sesquiterpénique acyclique · Anti-biofilm · Quorum sensing de Candida · Antimicrobien)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Rose / Citronella (Rosa damascena). Studied for antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Farnésol (Alcool sesquiterpénique acyclique · Anti-biofilm · Quorum sensing de Candida · Antimicrobien)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Rose / Citronella (Rosa damascena). Studied for antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Nérolidol (alcool sesquiterpénique acyclique · activateur de pénétration · antiparasitaire · sédatif)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Nérolidol (alcool sesquiterpénique acyclique · activateur de pénétration · antiparasitaire · sédatif)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Géraniol (Monoterpénol acyclique · Antimicrobien · Neuroprotecteur · Répulsif d'insectes)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Géraniol (Monoterpénol acyclique · Antimicrobien · Neuroprotecteur · Répulsif d'insectes)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Zingérone (cétone phénolique · anti-inflammatoire · confort gastro-intestinal · principe actif du gingembre cuit)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Cooked Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during cooking; studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
Zingérone (cétone phénolique · anti-inflammatoire · confort gastro-intestinal · principe actif du gingembre cuit)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Cooked Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during cooking; studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
α-Bisabolol — Lévoménol (Alcool sesquiterpénique · Apaisant cutané · Amplificateur de pénétration)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
α-Bisabolol — Lévoménol (Alcool sesquiterpénique · Apaisant cutané · Amplificateur de pénétration)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
Guaiol (Alcool sesquiterpénique · Anti-inflammatoire · Antimicrobien · Répulsif anti-insectes)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Guaiol (Alcool sesquiterpénique · Anti-inflammatoire · Antimicrobien · Répulsif anti-insectes)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Thymoquinone (benzoquinone monoterpénoïde · anti-inflammatoire · antidiabétique · nigelle)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Thymoquinone (benzoquinone monoterpénoïde · anti-inflammatoire · antidiabétique · nigelle)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Artémisinine — Qinghaosu (Endoperoxyde sesquiterpénique · Antipaludique · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artémisinine — Qinghaosu (Endoperoxyde sesquiterpénique · Antipaludique · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artabsine (lactone sesquiterpénique · tonique amer · anthelminthique · antimicrobien)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Artabsine (lactone sesquiterpénique · tonique amer · anthelminthique · antimicrobien)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Centelloside — Complexe TECA (Saponine triterpénique · Insuffisance veineuse · Cicatrisation des plaies · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.
Centelloside — Complexe TECA (Saponine triterpénique · Insuffisance veineuse · Cicatrisation des plaies · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.
Madécassoside (Saponine triterpénique ursane · Anti-inflammatoire · Réparation cutanée · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Madécassoside (Saponine triterpénique ursane · Anti-inflammatoire · Réparation cutanée · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Asiaticoside (Saponine triterpénoïde ursane · Cicatrisation des plaies · Collagène · Insuffisance veineuse)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Asiaticoside (Saponine triterpénoïde ursane · Cicatrisation des plaies · Collagène · Insuffisance veineuse)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Brahmoside (Saponine triterpénoïde · Anxiolytique SNC · Actif mineur de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Brahmoside (Saponine triterpénoïde · Anxiolytique SNC · Actif mineur de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Bacosides (Complexe de saponines triterpénoïdes · Fonction cognitive · Mémoire · Marqueur de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacosides (Complexe de saponines triterpénoïdes · Fonction cognitive · Mémoire · Marqueur de Brahmi)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacoside A (Saponine triterpénoïde · Amélioration cognitive · Mémoire · Neuroprotecteur)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Bacoside A (Saponine triterpénoïde · Amélioration cognitive · Mémoire · Neuroprotecteur)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Cycloastragénol (triterpène de type cycloartane · activation de la télomérase · anti-âge)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) from Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV). Studied for telomerase activation, telomere elongation, anti-ageing.
Cycloastragénol (triterpène de type cycloartane · activation de la télomérase · anti-âge)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) from Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV). Studied for telomerase activation, telomere elongation, anti-ageing.
Astragalosides (Saponines triterpéniques de cycloartane · Activation de la télomérase · Immunomodulateur)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Astragalosides (Saponines triterpéniques de cycloartane · Activation de la télomérase · Immunomodulateur)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Ginsénosides (Saponines triterpénoïdes · Adaptogène · Fonction cognitive · Modulation immunitaire)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Ginsénosides (Saponines triterpénoïdes · Adaptogène · Fonction cognitive · Modulation immunitaire)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Glycyrrhizine (Saponine triterpénique · Hépatoprotecteur · Antiviral · Inhibiteur de HMGB1)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). A triterpenoid saponin used clinically in Japan (as glycyrrhizin IV) for chronic hepatitis B and C management.
Glycyrrhizine (Saponine triterpénique · Hépatoprotecteur · Antiviral · Inhibiteur de HMGB1)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). A triterpenoid saponin used clinically in Japan (as glycyrrhizin IV) for chronic hepatitis B and C management.
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