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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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4-hydroxyisoleucine
Non-protein branched-chain amino acid from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum).
4-hydroxyisoleucine
Non-protein branched-chain amino acid from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum).
Azadirachtine
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Azadirachtine
Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) from Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Acide corosolique
Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type) from Banaba leaf (Lagerstroemia speciosa).
Acide corosolique
Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type) from Banaba leaf (Lagerstroemia speciosa).
Paeoniflorine
Monoterpene glycoside from White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora).
Paeoniflorine
Monoterpene glycoside from White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora).
Diosgénine
Steroidal sapogenin (spirostanol-type) from Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa); also fenugreek.
Diosgénine
Steroidal sapogenin (spirostanol-type) from Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa); also fenugreek.
Phycocyanine
Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium.
Phycocyanine
Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium.
Vitamine C
Water-soluble vitamin (essential micronutrient) from Amla / Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica).
Vitamine C
Water-soluble vitamin (essential micronutrient) from Amla / Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica).
Bêta-pinène
Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).
Bêta-pinène
Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).
Alpha-Pinène
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Alpha-Pinène
Bicyclic monoterpene from Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary.
Acide isovalérique
Short-chain branched fatty acid (leucine catabolism intermediate) from Valeriana officinalis and related Valeriana species.
Acide isovalérique
Short-chain branched fatty acid (leucine catabolism intermediate) from Valeriana officinalis and related Valeriana species.
Acide angélique
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Acide angélique
Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile.
Oleuropéine aglycone
Secoiridoid (deglycosylated oleuropein derivative) from Olea europaea (olive) — formed from oleuropein in ripening.
Oleuropéine aglycone
Secoiridoid (deglycosylated oleuropein derivative) from Olea europaea (olive) — formed from oleuropein in ripening.
Verbascoside
Phenylethanoid glycoside (caffeoyl-phenylethanoid ester) from Olea europaea (olive leaf), Verbascum thapsus (mullein).
Verbascoside
Phenylethanoid glycoside (caffeoyl-phenylethanoid ester) from Olea europaea (olive leaf), Verbascum thapsus (mullein).
Oléocanthal
Secoiridoid-derived phenolic aldehyde (tyrosol ester) from Fresh extra-virgin olive oil (Olea europaea).
Oléocanthal
Secoiridoid-derived phenolic aldehyde (tyrosol ester) from Fresh extra-virgin olive oil (Olea europaea).
Macélignane
Diarylheptanoid-type neolignan from Nutmeg / mace (Myristica fragrans).
Macélignane
Diarylheptanoid-type neolignan from Nutmeg / mace (Myristica fragrans).
Pinorésinol
Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) from Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea).
Pinorésinol
Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) from Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea).
Matairesinol
Dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan (plant lignan / phytoestrogen precursor) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum).
Matairesinol
Dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan (plant lignan / phytoestrogen precursor) from Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum).
Galloylglucose (Précurseur de gallotannin et d'ellagitannin)
Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) from Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls. Studied for core gallotannin; ellagitannin biosynthetic precursor.
Galloylglucose (Précurseur de gallotannin et d'ellagitannin)
Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) from Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls. Studied for core gallotannin; ellagitannin biosynthetic precursor.
Géraniine (Déhydroellagitannine · Marqueur de Phyllanthus · Recherche sur les inhibiteurs de l'ECA)
Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.
Géraniine (Déhydroellagitannine · Marqueur de Phyllanthus · Recherche sur les inhibiteurs de l'ECA)
Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.
Vescalagin (ellagitannin C-glucosidique du chêne · tanin réactif de barrique)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin; flavono-ellagitannin precursor.
Vescalagin (ellagitannin C-glucosidique du chêne · tanin réactif de barrique)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin; flavono-ellagitannin precursor.
Castalagine (ellagitanin C-glucosidique du chêne · tanin de l'élevage en fût)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin (colour, astringency, bitterness).
Castalagine (ellagitanin C-glucosidique du chêne · tanin de l'élevage en fût)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin (colour, astringency, bitterness).
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