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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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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.
Orientin (Luteolin-8-C-Glucoside · Flavone C-glycoside · Anxiolytic · Cardioprotective)
Polyphenol (Flavone C-Glycoside) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). Studied for antioxidant, cardioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Orientin (Luteolin-8-C-Glucoside · Flavone C-glycoside · Anxiolytic · Cardioprotective)
Polyphenol (Flavone C-Glycoside) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). Studied for antioxidant, cardioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Saikosaponin A (Bupleurum Oleanane Triterpene Saponin · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Bupleurum chinense (chai hu / Chinese thoroughwax). Studied for anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; immunomodulatory; anti-tumour.
Saikosaponin A (Bupleurum Oleanane Triterpene Saponin · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Bupleurum chinense (chai hu / Chinese thoroughwax). Studied for anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; immunomodulatory; anti-tumour.
Notoginsenoside R1 (Panax notoginseng Unique PPT Saponin · Haemostasis · Cardioprotective)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Panax notoginseng (sanqi / tienchi ginseng, dried root). Studied for haemostasis; cardioprotective; anti-thrombotic; neuroprotective.
Notoginsenoside R1 (Panax notoginseng Unique PPT Saponin · Haemostasis · Cardioprotective)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Panax notoginseng (sanqi / tienchi ginseng, dried root). Studied for haemostasis; cardioprotective; anti-thrombotic; neuroprotective.
Absinthin (Wormwood Dimeric Sesquiterpene Lactone · Most Bitter Natural Compound · Digestive Bitter)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.
Absinthin (Wormwood Dimeric Sesquiterpene Lactone · Most Bitter Natural Compound · Digestive Bitter)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts). Studied for most intensely bitter compound known; digestive/carminative bitter.
Alpha-Humulene (Hops Monocyclic Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Anti-tumour · Cannabis Terpene)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.
Alpha-Humulene (Hops Monocyclic Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Anti-tumour · Cannabis Terpene)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.
Campesterol (C28 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Brassinosteroid Precursor)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Canola / Mustard (Brassica napus). A phytosterol that may contribute synergistically to healthy cholesterol management when consumed as part of a.
Campesterol (C28 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Brassinosteroid Precursor)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Canola / Mustard (Brassica napus). A phytosterol that may contribute synergistically to healthy cholesterol management when consumed as part of a.
Stigmasterol (C29 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Anti-osteoarthritic · Steroid Precursor)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Soybean / Calabar Bean (Glycine max). A plant sterol studied for cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and hormone precursor properties.
Stigmasterol (C29 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Anti-osteoarthritic · Steroid Precursor)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Soybean / Calabar Bean (Glycine max). A plant sterol studied for cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and hormone precursor properties.
Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Paprika / Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum). The primary carotenoid pigment of red peppers; studied for HDL-raising and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Paprika / Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum). The primary carotenoid pigment of red peppers; studied for HDL-raising and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Biksyna (apokarotenoid annato · barwnik spożywczy E160b · działanie przeciwutleniające · fotoochronne)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.
Biksyna (apokarotenoid annato · barwnik spożywczy E160b · działanie przeciwutleniające · fotoochronne)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.
Momordicin I – II (Bitter Melon Cucurbitane Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor)
Terpenoid — Triterpene from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd). Studied for anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative; antidiabetic. Claim strength: Moderate.
Momordicin I – II (Bitter Melon Cucurbitane Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor)
Terpenoid — Triterpene from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd). Studied for anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative; antidiabetic. Claim strength: Moderate.
Charantin (Bitter Melon Steroidal Saponin · Antidiabetic · Insulin-mimetic · Karela)
Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin) from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd / karela). Studied for antidiabetic; insulin-mimetic; glucose uptake enhancement.
Charantin (Bitter Melon Steroidal Saponin · Antidiabetic · Insulin-mimetic · Karela)
Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin) from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd / karela). Studied for antidiabetic; insulin-mimetic; glucose uptake enhancement.
Escin — Aescin (Horse Chestnut Triterpene Saponin · CVI · Anti-oedema · High Evidence)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Well-supported by multiple RCTs for chronic venous insufficiency management.
Escin — Aescin (Horse Chestnut Triterpene Saponin · CVI · Anti-oedema · High Evidence)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Well-supported by multiple RCTs for chronic venous insufficiency management.
Kahweol (Arabica Coffee Furanoid Diterpene · Anti-angiogenic · Hepatoprotective)
Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied alongside cafestol for protective effects on DNA oxidation and potential support for healthy inflammatory.
Kahweol (Arabica Coffee Furanoid Diterpene · Anti-angiogenic · Hepatoprotective)
Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied alongside cafestol for protective effects on DNA oxidation and potential support for healthy inflammatory.
Cafestol (Coffee Diterpene · LDL-raising · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)
Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied for hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and potential cancer chemopreventive properties.
Cafestol (Coffee Diterpene · LDL-raising · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)
Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied for hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and potential cancer chemopreventive properties.
Betulina (triterpen lupanowy z kory brzozy · działanie przeciwwirusowe · hepatoprotekcyjne · prekursor kwasu betulinowego)
Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.
Betulina (triterpen lupanowy z kory brzozy · działanie przeciwwirusowe · hepatoprotekcyjne · prekursor kwasu betulinowego)
Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.
Lupeol (triterpen lupanowy · działanie przeciwzapalne · antyproliferacyjne · hepatoprotekcyjne · brzoza)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Mango / Neem (Mangifera indica). Studied for anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and skin-protective properties.
Lupeol (triterpen lupanowy · działanie przeciwzapalne · antyproliferacyjne · hepatoprotekcyjne · brzoza)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Mango / Neem (Mangifera indica). Studied for anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and skin-protective properties.
Astragaloside IV (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponin · Telomerase Activator · Immune Tonic · Huang Qi)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.
Astragaloside IV (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponin · Telomerase Activator · Immune Tonic · Huang Qi)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.
Ginsenoside Rg1 (PPT Ginseng Saponin · Cognitive Stimulation · Haematopoiesis · Anti-fatigue)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.
Ginsenoside Rg1 (PPT Ginseng Saponin · Cognitive Stimulation · Haematopoiesis · Anti-fatigue)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.
Ginsenoside Rb1 (PPD Ginseng Saponin · Neuroprotective · Adaptogenic · Anti-fatigue)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.
Ginsenoside Rb1 (PPD Ginseng Saponin · Neuroprotective · Adaptogenic · Anti-fatigue)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.
Krocyna (rozpuszczalny w wodzie karotenoid szafranu · działanie przeciwdepresyjne · neuroprotekcyjne · AMD)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Saffron (Crocus sativus). The primary pigment of saffron; studied for neuroprotective, antidepressant.
Krocyna (rozpuszczalny w wodzie karotenoid szafranu · działanie przeciwdepresyjne · neuroprotekcyjne · AMD)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Saffron (Crocus sativus). The primary pigment of saffron; studied for neuroprotective, antidepressant.
Fucoxanthin (Marine Xanthophyll Carotenoid · WAT Browning · Thermogenic · Wakame)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Brown Seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida). A marine xanthophyll studied for thermogenic fat metabolism-supporting properties.
Fucoxanthin (Marine Xanthophyll Carotenoid · WAT Browning · Thermogenic · Wakame)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Brown Seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida). A marine xanthophyll studied for thermogenic fat metabolism-supporting properties.
Rebaudioside-A — Reb-A (Stevia Diterpene Glycoside · Premium Sweetener · GRAS E960)
Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside (Ent-kaurane steviol glycoside) from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia leaves, 2–4% of dry weight). Studied for premium non-caloric sweetener (200–400× sweeter than sucrose).
Rebaudioside-A — Reb-A (Stevia Diterpene Glycoside · Premium Sweetener · GRAS E960)
Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside (Ent-kaurane steviol glycoside) from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia leaves, 2–4% of dry weight). Studied for premium non-caloric sweetener (200–400× sweeter than sucrose).
Stevioside (Stevia Diterpene Glycoside · Non-caloric Sweetener · Antidiabetic · E960)
Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia, dried leaves). Studied for non-caloric sweetener (300× sweeter than sucrose); antidiabetic.
Stevioside (Stevia Diterpene Glycoside · Non-caloric Sweetener · Antidiabetic · E960)
Terpenoid — Diterpene Glycoside from Stevia rebaudiana (stevia, dried leaves). Studied for non-caloric sweetener (300× sweeter than sucrose); antidiabetic.
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