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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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Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pantoate–β-alanine amide from Synthesis — the free acid is an oil, so calcium D-pantothenate is the article. Claim strength: High.
Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pantoate–β-alanine amide from Synthesis — the free acid is an oil, so calcium D-pantothenate is the article. Claim strength: High.
Pyridoxine
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Alcohol vitamer of B6 from Synthesis — supplied as the hydrochloride. EFSA revised the adult upper limit to 12 mg/day in 2023. Claim strength:...
Pyridoxine
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Alcohol vitamer of B6 from Synthesis — supplied as the hydrochloride. EFSA revised the adult upper limit to 12 mg/day in 2023. Claim strength:...
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate
Phosphorylated pyridine aldehyde — the biologically active coenzyme.
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate
Phosphorylated pyridine aldehyde — the biologically active coenzyme.
Pregnenolone
C21 steroid — 3β-hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one. The apex precursor of all. Claim strength: Emerging.
Pregnenolone
C21 steroid — 3β-hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one. The apex precursor of all. Claim strength: Emerging.
Phytosterols
Plant sterols and stanols — a family of cholesterol-analogue steroids. Claim strength: High.
Phytosterols
Plant sterols and stanols — a family of cholesterol-analogue steroids. Claim strength: High.
Policosanol
A mixture of long-chain aliphatic primary alcohols. Studied for historically marketed for cholesterol reduction. Claim strength: Null.
Policosanol
A mixture of long-chain aliphatic primary alcohols. Studied for historically marketed for cholesterol reduction. Claim strength: Null.
Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides — high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymers. Studied for immunomodulatory formulation; adjunct oncology support (psk, in japan). Claim strength: Moderate.
Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides — high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymers. Studied for immunomodulatory formulation; adjunct oncology support (psk, in japan). Claim strength: Moderate.
Protodioscin
Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a from Tribulus terrestris (gokshura; gokhru). Claim strength: Emerging.
Protodioscin
Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a from Tribulus terrestris (gokshura; gokhru). Claim strength: Emerging.
Polyphenols
Polyphenols — a broad structural class unified by multiple phenolic from Camellia sinensis (green tea), Vitis vinifera (grape seed). Studied for general antioxidant support, cardiometabolic risk-factor modulation.
Polyphenols
Polyphenols — a broad structural class unified by multiple phenolic from Camellia sinensis (green tea), Vitis vinifera (grape seed). Studied for general antioxidant support, cardiometabolic risk-factor modulation.
Paeoniflorin
Monoterpene glycoside from White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora).
Paeoniflorin
Monoterpene glycoside from White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora).
Phycocyanin
Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium.
Phycocyanin
Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium.
Pinorezynol
Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) from Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea).
Pinorezynol
Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) from Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea).
Physostigmine (Calabar Bean Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (pyrroloindole carbamate) from Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean), seeds. Studied for reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Claim strength: High.
Physostigmine (Calabar Bean Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (pyrroloindole carbamate) from Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean), seeds. Studied for reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Claim strength: High.
Procyjanidyna C1 (trimer OPC · działanie senolityczne · badania nad długowiecznością)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera). Studied in early-stage research for potential senolytic properties; of interest in longevity and healthy aging research.
Procyjanidyna C1 (trimer OPC · działanie senolityczne · badania nad długowiecznością)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera). Studied in early-stage research for potential senolytic properties; of interest in longevity and healthy aging research.
Psychotrine (Ipecac Isoquinoline · Minor Amoebicidal · Pharmacological Reference)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A minor ipecac constituent that may contribute to the plant's amoebicidal activity alongside emetine and cephaeline.
Psychotrine (Ipecac Isoquinoline · Minor Amoebicidal · Pharmacological Reference)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A minor ipecac constituent that may contribute to the plant's amoebicidal activity alongside emetine and cephaeline.
Platyfilina (alkaloid pirolizydynowy · działanie antycholinergiczne · materiał referencyjny regulacyjny)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Broadleaf Ragwort (Senecio platyphyllus). A saturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid with relatively low hepatotoxicity compared to unsaturated congeners.
Platyfilina (alkaloid pirolizydynowy · działanie antycholinergiczne · materiał referencyjny regulacyjny)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Broadleaf Ragwort (Senecio platyphyllus). A saturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid with relatively low hepatotoxicity compared to unsaturated congeners.
Porphyroxine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Opium Minor · Forensic Reference)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor reactive opiate constituent; primarily referenced in forensic chemistry for identification of opium-derived.
Porphyroxine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Opium Minor · Forensic Reference)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor reactive opiate constituent; primarily referenced in forensic chemistry for identification of opium-derived.
Pseudomorphine (Morphinan Dimer · Forensic Reference · No Opioid Activity)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). An oxidative dimer of morphine with no significant opioid receptor activity.
Pseudomorphine (Morphinan Dimer · Forensic Reference · No Opioid Activity)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). An oxidative dimer of morphine with no significant opioid receptor activity.
Patuletin (Flavonol · Anti-inflammatory · Antiviral)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Marigold (Tagetes patula). Studied for anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective properties in early-stage research.
Patuletin (Flavonol · Anti-inflammatory · Antiviral)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Marigold (Tagetes patula). Studied for anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective properties in early-stage research.
Poncirin (Trifoliate Orange Flavanone Glycoside · GI Motility · Anti-inflammatory · 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.
Poncirin (Trifoliate Orange Flavanone Glycoside · GI Motility · Anti-inflammatory · 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.
Parthenolide (Sesquiterpene Lactone · Migraine Prevention · NF-κB Inhibitor · LSC Targeting)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). Studied for NF-kB inhibition, anti-migraine, and potential leukaemia stem cell-targeting properties.
Parthenolide (Sesquiterpene Lactone · Migraine Prevention · NF-κB Inhibitor · LSC Targeting)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). Studied for NF-kB inhibition, anti-migraine, and potential leukaemia stem cell-targeting properties.
Pelletierine — Punicine (Pomegranate Root Bark Piperidine Alkaloid · Anthelmintic · Historical)
Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for anthelmintic (parasite-expelling) properties; historically used in traditional medicine to address.
Pelletierine — Punicine (Pomegranate Root Bark Piperidine Alkaloid · Anthelmintic · Historical)
Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Studied for anthelmintic (parasite-expelling) properties; historically used in traditional medicine to address.
Papaverine (Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Non-opioid Vasodilator · Erectile Dysfunction Tx)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.
Papaverine (Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Non-opioid Vasodilator · Erectile Dysfunction Tx)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.
Pilocarpine (Imidazole Alkaloid · Glaucoma · Xerostomia · Informational Reference)
Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.
Pilocarpine (Imidazole Alkaloid · Glaucoma · Xerostomia · Informational Reference)
Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.
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