HerbIQ Reference Library / Compound Monographs
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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Lycopène (Caroténoïde de tomate · Carotène acyclique · Antioxydant cardiovasculaire)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Tomato / Watermelon (Solanum lycopersicum). A well-studied antioxidant carotenoid; consistently associated with cardiovascular protection and potential prostate.
Lycopène (Caroténoïde de tomate · Carotène acyclique · Antioxydant cardiovasculaire)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Tomato / Watermelon (Solanum lycopersicum). A well-studied antioxidant carotenoid; consistently associated with cardiovascular protection and potential prostate.
Astaxanthine (Cétocaroténoïde · Extrait d'Haematococcus · Caroténoïde antioxydant)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Red Algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). A ketocarotenoid with exceptional antioxidant potency; multiple human trials support its benefits for skin.
Astaxanthine (Cétocaroténoïde · Extrait d'Haematococcus · Caroténoïde antioxydant)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Red Algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). A ketocarotenoid with exceptional antioxidant potency; multiple human trials support its benefits for skin.
Bêta-sitostérol (Stérol végétal · Phytostérol · Concurrent du cholestérol)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Wheat Germ / Nettle (Triticum aestivum / Urtica dioica). The most studied phytosterol; competes with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and supports prostate health via.
Bêta-sitostérol (Stérol végétal · Phytostérol · Concurrent du cholestérol)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Wheat Germ / Nettle (Triticum aestivum / Urtica dioica). The most studied phytosterol; competes with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and supports prostate health via.
Lentinan (Bêta-glucane de Shiitake · (1→3)-β-D-Glucane · Polysaccharide immunitaire)
Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1 3)-β-D-Glucan with (1 6) from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Lentinan (Bêta-glucane de Shiitake · (1→3)-β-D-Glucane · Polysaccharide immunitaire)
Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1 3)-β-D-Glucan with (1 6) from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Arabinoxylane (AXOS · Fibre de son de blé · Hémicellulose prébiotique)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose from Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran. Claim strength: Moderate.
Arabinoxylane (AXOS · Fibre de son de blé · Hémicellulose prébiotique)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose from Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran. Claim strength: Moderate.
Gomme guar (galactomannane de guar · PHGG · fibre pour le SII et la motilité intestinale)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Gomme guar (galactomannane de guar · PHGG · fibre pour le SII et la motilité intestinale)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Withanolides (ashwagandha · lactones stéroïdiennes · composé marqueur adaptogène)
Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary). Claim strength: High.
Withanolides (ashwagandha · lactones stéroïdiennes · composé marqueur adaptogène)
Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary). Claim strength: High.
Phosphatidylcholine (lécithine · PC · lipide d'administration liposomale)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower). Claim strength: High.
Phosphatidylcholine (lécithine · PC · lipide d'administration liposomale)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower). Claim strength: High.
Fucoïdane (polysaccharide sulfaté d'algues brunes · fibre marine)
Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber from Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus. Claim strength: Moderate.
Fucoïdane (polysaccharide sulfaté d'algues brunes · fibre marine)
Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber from Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus. Claim strength: Moderate.
Myo-Inositol (Inositol · Soutien pour le SOPK et la sensibilité à l'insuline)
Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol from All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes. Claim strength: High.
Myo-Inositol (Inositol · Soutien pour le SOPK et la sensibilité à l'insuline)
Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol from All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes. Claim strength: High.
D-Mannose (monosaccharide de soutien des voies urinaires)
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose from Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose. Claim strength: High.
D-Mannose (monosaccharide de soutien des voies urinaires)
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose from Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose. Claim strength: High.
Fibre de tégument de psyllium (ispaghula · fibre de Plantago ovata)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage from Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global. Claim strength: High.
Fibre de tégument de psyllium (ispaghula · fibre de Plantago ovata)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage from Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global. Claim strength: High.
Bêta-glucane d'avoine (β-glucane de céréale · bêta-glucane à liaisons mixtes)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Mixed-linkage β-glucan from Avena sativa (Oats) — grain endosperm and bran. Claim strength: High.
Bêta-glucane d'avoine (β-glucane de céréale · bêta-glucane à liaisons mixtes)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Mixed-linkage β-glucan from Avena sativa (Oats) — grain endosperm and bran. Claim strength: High.
Inuline (fibre de chicorée · fructane · FOS prébiotiques)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Fructan from Cichorium intybus (Chicory) — root. Claim strength: High.
Inuline (fibre de chicorée · fructane · FOS prébiotiques)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Fructan from Cichorium intybus (Chicory) — root. Claim strength: High.
Galactomannane (fibre de graine de guar · gomme de caroube)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Galactomannane (fibre de graine de guar · gomme de caroube)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Glucomannane (fibre de konjac · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
Glucomannane (fibre de konjac · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
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