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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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Geranylgeraniol — GGOH (Acyclic Diterpene · Statin Myopathy Prevention · Bone Health)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Geranylgeraniol — GGOH (Acyclic Diterpene · Statin Myopathy Prevention · Bone Health)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) from Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii. Studied for statin myopathy prevention, anti-osteoporosis, antiviral.
Phytol (Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol · Chlorophyll Side Chain · Anti-inflammatory · Anxiolytic)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) from Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, geranylgeraniol precursor.
Phytol (Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol · Chlorophyll Side Chain · Anti-inflammatory · Anxiolytic)
Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) from Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, geranylgeraniol precursor.
Valencene (Eudesmane Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antihistaminic · Orange Peel)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) from Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic active.
Valencene (Eudesmane Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antihistaminic · Orange Peel)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) from Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic active.
α-Cedren (węglowodór seskwiterpenowy · działanie przeciwzapalne · repelent owadów · cedr)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.
α-Cedren (węglowodór seskwiterpenowy · działanie przeciwzapalne · repelent owadów · cedr)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.
Patchouli Alcohol — Patchoulol (Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antidepressant · Anti-obesity)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) from Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity.
Patchouli Alcohol — Patchoulol (Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antidepressant · Anti-obesity)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) from Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity.
Farnesol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-biofilm · Candida Quorum Sensing · Antimicrobial)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Rose / Citronella (Rosa damascena). Studied for antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Farnesol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-biofilm · Candida Quorum Sensing · Antimicrobial)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Rose / Citronella (Rosa damascena). Studied for antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Nerolidol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Penetration Enhancer · Anti-parasitic · Sedative)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Nerolidol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Penetration Enhancer · Anti-parasitic · Sedative)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Geraniol (Acyclic Monoterpenol · Antimicrobial · Neuroprotective · Insect Repellent)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Geraniol (Acyclic Monoterpenol · Antimicrobial · Neuroprotective · Insect Repellent)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Geranium / Rose (Pelargonium graveolens). Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Zingerone (Phenolic Ketone · Anti-inflammatory · GI Comfort · Cooked Ginger Active)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Cooked Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during cooking; studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
Zingerone (Phenolic Ketone · Anti-inflammatory · GI Comfort · Cooked Ginger Active)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Cooked Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during cooking; studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Skin Soothing · Penetration Enhancer)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Skin Soothing · Penetration Enhancer)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
Guaiol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial · Insect Repellent)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Guaiol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial · Insect Repellent)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Guaiacum (Guaiacum officinale). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential antibacterial properties.
Tymochinon (benzochinon monoterpenoidowy · działanie przeciwzapalne · przeciwcukrzycowe · czarnuszka)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Tymochinon (benzochinon monoterpenoidowy · działanie przeciwzapalne · przeciwcukrzycowe · czarnuszka)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Artemisinin — Qinghaosu (Sesquiterpene Endoperoxide · Antimalarial · 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.
Artemisinin — Qinghaosu (Sesquiterpene Endoperoxide · Antimalarial · 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.
Artabsyna (lakton seskwiterpenowy · tonik gorzki · działanie przeciwrobacze · przeciwdrobnoustrojowe)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Artabsyna (lakton seskwiterpenowy · tonik gorzki · działanie przeciwrobacze · przeciwdrobnoustrojowe)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Centelloside — TECA Complex (Triterpene Saponin · Venous Insufficiency · Wound Healing · 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 — TECA Complex (Triterpene Saponin · Venous Insufficiency · Wound Healing · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.
Madecassoside (Ursane Triterpene Saponin · Anti-inflammatory · Skin Repair · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Madecassoside (Ursane Triterpene Saponin · Anti-inflammatory · Skin Repair · Cica)
Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Saponin (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort). Studied for anti-inflammatory, skin repair, collagen synthesis, neuroprotective.
Asiaticoside (Ursane Triterpene Saponin · Wound Healing · Collagen · Venous Insufficiency)
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 (Ursane Triterpene Saponin · Wound Healing · Collagen · Venous Insufficiency)
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 (Triterpenoid Saponin · CNS Anxiolytic · Brahmi Minor Active)
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 (Triterpenoid Saponin · CNS Anxiolytic · Brahmi Minor Active)
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 (Triterpenoid Saponin Complex · Cognitive Function · Memory · Brahmi Marker)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacosides (Triterpenoid Saponin Complex · Cognitive Function · Memory · Brahmi Marker)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacoside A (Triterpenoid Saponin · Cognitive Enhancement · Memory · Neuroprotective)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Bacoside A (Triterpenoid Saponin · Cognitive Enhancement · Memory · Neuroprotective)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Cykloastragenol (triterpen cykloartanowy · aktywacja telomerazy · działanie przeciwstarzeniowe)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) from Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV). Studied for telomerase activation, telomere elongation, anti-ageing.
Cykloastragenol (triterpen cykloartanowy · aktywacja telomerazy · działanie przeciwstarzeniowe)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) from Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV). Studied for telomerase activation, telomere elongation, anti-ageing.
Astragalosides (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins · Telomerase Activation · Immunomodulatory)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Astragalosides (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins · Telomerase Activation · Immunomodulatory)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Ginsenosides (Triterpene Saponins · Adaptogenic · Cognitive Function · Immune Modulation)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Ginsenosides (Triterpene Saponins · Adaptogenic · Cognitive Function · Immune Modulation)
Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins from Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng root). Studied for adaptogenic, cognitive function, immune modulation.
Glycyrrhizin (Triterpene Saponin · Hepatoprotective · Antiviral · HMGB1 Inhibitor)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). A triterpenoid saponin used clinically in Japan (as glycyrrhizin IV) for chronic hepatitis B and C management.
Glycyrrhizin (Triterpene Saponin · Hepatoprotective · Antiviral · HMGB1 Inhibitor)
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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