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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Thiamine
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Thiazole-pyrimidine cation from Synthesis or fermentation — hydrochloride and mononitrate are not interchangeable. Destroyed by sulphites. Claim strength: High.
Thiamine
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Thiazole-pyrimidine cation from Synthesis or fermentation — hydrochloride and mononitrate are not interchangeable. Destroyed by sulphites. Claim strength: High.
Total Flavones
Prenylated flavonol glycosides — the "total flavones" of Epimedium from Epimedium sagittatum and related Epimedium species. Studied for bone-metabolism and osteoporosis-support formulation.
Total Flavones
Prenylated flavonol glycosides — the "total flavones" of Epimedium from Epimedium sagittatum and related Epimedium species. Studied for bone-metabolism and osteoporosis-support formulation.
Lactonas terpênicas
Terpene trilactones — cage-like diterpene (ginkgolides) and from Ginkgo biloba — found in no other plant genus. Studied for cerebrovascular and microcirculatory formulation.
Lactonas terpênicas
Terpene trilactones — cage-like diterpene (ginkgolides) and from Ginkgo biloba — found in no other plant genus. Studied for cerebrovascular and microcirculatory formulation.
Total Triterpenes
Total triterpenic fraction — ursane-type pentacyclic triterpenes and from Centella asiatica (gotu kola; pennywort; mandukaparni). Studied for wound healing and scar management, chronic venous insufficiency.
Total Triterpenes
Total triterpenic fraction — ursane-type pentacyclic triterpenes and from Centella asiatica (gotu kola; pennywort; mandukaparni). Studied for wound healing and scar management, chronic venous insufficiency.
Triterpenes
Triterpenes — C30 isoprenoid compounds from Ganoderma lucidum (reishi; lingzhi). Studied for anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective formulation. Claim strength: Emerging.
Triterpenes
Triterpenes — C30 isoprenoid compounds from Ganoderma lucidum (reishi; lingzhi). Studied for anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective formulation. Claim strength: Emerging.
Tanshinones
Tanshinones — lipophilic abietane-type diterpene quinones from Salvia miltiorrhiza (danshen; red sage). Studied for cardiovascular-support formulation, antioxidant and anti-fibrotic.
Tanshinones
Tanshinones — lipophilic abietane-type diterpene quinones from Salvia miltiorrhiza (danshen; red sage). Studied for cardiovascular-support formulation, antioxidant and anti-fibrotic.
Taninos
Tannins — hydrolysable (gallotannin/ellagitannin) and condensed from Terminalia chebula (haritaki/chebulic myrobalan). Studied for digestive/gut-microbiome support, antimicrobial formulation.
Taninos
Tannins — hydrolysable (gallotannin/ellagitannin) and condensed from Terminalia chebula (haritaki/chebulic myrobalan). Studied for digestive/gut-microbiome support, antimicrobial formulation.
Tetrahydrocurcumin
Reduced diarylheptanoid (hydrogenated curcuminoid metabolite) from Turmeric (Curcuma longa).
Tetrahydrocurcumin
Reduced diarylheptanoid (hydrogenated curcuminoid metabolite) from Turmeric (Curcuma longa).
Tetrahydroalstonine (Heteroyohimbine Indole Alkaloid · Alpha-Adrenergic)
Alkaloid — Indole (heteroyohimbine; reduced alstonine) from Alstonia spp.; also Catharanthus roseus , Rauwolfia spp.. Studied for alpha-2 adrenergic activity; heteroyohimbine reference compound.
Tetrahydroalstonine (Heteroyohimbine Indole Alkaloid · Alpha-Adrenergic)
Alkaloid — Indole (heteroyohimbine; reduced alstonine) from Alstonia spp.; also Catharanthus roseus , Rauwolfia spp.. Studied for alpha-2 adrenergic activity; heteroyohimbine reference compound.
Tetrahydroharmine (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO / Serotonin Modulation)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully reduced harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for weak mao-a inhibition; serotonin-reuptake modulation; antioxidant.
Tetrahydroharmine (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO / Serotonin Modulation)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (fully reduced harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for weak mao-a inhibition; serotonin-reuptake modulation; antioxidant.
Thalidasine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Anti-angiogenic · Research Reference)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum). Studied for potential anti-angiogenic properties that may limit blood supply to tumour tissue.
Thalidasine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Anti-angiogenic · Research Reference)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum). Studied for potential anti-angiogenic properties that may limit blood supply to tumour tissue.
Thearubigins (Black Tea Polymeric Polyphenols · Antioxidant · LDL-lowering · Gut Microbiome)
Polyphenol (Theaflavin) from Black Tea (Camellia sinensis). A complex mixture of oxidised catechin polymers accounting for most of black tea's colour and antioxidant capacity.
Thearubigins (Black Tea Polymeric Polyphenols · Antioxidant · LDL-lowering · Gut Microbiome)
Polyphenol (Theaflavin) from Black Tea (Camellia sinensis). A complex mixture of oxidised catechin polymers accounting for most of black tea's colour and antioxidant capacity.
Terpinen-4-ol (Tea Tree Monoterpene Alcohol · High Antimicrobial Evidence · Antifungal · Anti-acne)
Terpenoid — Monoterpene Alcohol (Cyclic monoterpene; terpinene-derived) from Melaleuca alternifolia. Studied for antimicrobial (broad-spectrum); anti-inflammatory; anti-acne.
Terpinen-4-ol (Tea Tree Monoterpene Alcohol · High Antimicrobial Evidence · Antifungal · Anti-acne)
Terpenoid — Monoterpene Alcohol (Cyclic monoterpene; terpinene-derived) from Melaleuca alternifolia. Studied for antimicrobial (broad-spectrum); anti-inflammatory; anti-acne.
Tanshinone IIA (Danshen Diterpene Quinone · Cardiovascular · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Studied for cardiovascular protective and anti-inflammatory properties.
Tanshinone IIA (Danshen Diterpene Quinone · Cardiovascular · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Studied for cardiovascular protective and anti-inflammatory properties.
Tryptamine (Indole Biogenic Amine · MIA Biosynthetic Hub · TAAR1 Ligand · Informational)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Acacia / Mimosa (Acacia / Mimosa spp.). A trace biogenic amine and biosynthetic precursor to numerous psychoactive tryptamine alkaloids.
Tryptamine (Indole Biogenic Amine · MIA Biosynthetic Hub · TAAR1 Ligand · Informational)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Acacia / Mimosa (Acacia / Mimosa spp.). A trace biogenic amine and biosynthetic precursor to numerous psychoactive tryptamine alkaloids.
Theophylline (Purine Dimethylxanthine · Bronchodilator · PDE Inhibitor · Informational)
Alkaloid (Purine) from Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis). A clinically used bronchodilator for asthma and COPD management.
Theophylline (Purine Dimethylxanthine · Bronchodilator · PDE Inhibitor · Informational)
Alkaloid (Purine) from Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis). A clinically used bronchodilator for asthma and COPD management.
Thebaine — Paramorphine (Opioid Precursor Alkaloid · Oxycodone · Buprenorphine · Naloxone)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A toxic stimulant opiate alkaloid used industrially as a pharmaceutical precursor for opioid analgesics and antagonists.
Thebaine — Paramorphine (Opioid Precursor Alkaloid · Oxycodone · Buprenorphine · Naloxone)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A toxic stimulant opiate alkaloid used industrially as a pharmaceutical precursor for opioid analgesics and antagonists.
Tomatina (glicoalcaloide esteroidal · antifúngica · ligação ao colesterol · precursora da tomatidina)
Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). A steroidal glycoalkaloid studied for antifungal activity and potential antiproliferative effects.
Tomatina (glicoalcaloide esteroidal · antifúngica · ligação ao colesterol · precursora da tomatidina)
Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). A steroidal glycoalkaloid studied for antifungal activity and potential antiproliferative effects.
Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpene Taxane · Pharmaceutical Anticancer · Informational Reference)
Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with) from Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark). Studied for pharmaceutical anticancer agent.
Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpene Taxane · Pharmaceutical Anticancer · Informational Reference)
Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with) from Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark). Studied for pharmaceutical anticancer agent.
Timoquinona (Benzoquinona monoterpenoide · Anti-inflamatório · Antidiabético · Cominho-preto)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Timoquinona (Benzoquinona monoterpenoide · Anti-inflamatório · Antidiabético · Cominho-preto)
Terpenoid — Monoterpenoid Benzoquinone from Nigella sativa (black seed / black cumin / Kalonji) fixed. Studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic.
Terpinen-4-ol (Monoterpenol · Tea Tree Active · Antifungal · Acne)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). The primary antimicrobial constituent of tea tree oil; well-supported clinically for topical bacterial and fungal skin.
Terpinen-4-ol (Monoterpenol · Tea Tree Active · Antifungal · Acne)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). The primary antimicrobial constituent of tea tree oil; well-supported clinically for topical bacterial and fungal skin.
Timol (Fenol monoterpenoide · Antisséptico oral · Antifúngico · Antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). A potent antimicrobial monoterpene with established activity against oral bacteria.
Timol (Fenol monoterpenoide · Antisséptico oral · Antifúngico · Antimicrobiano)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). A potent antimicrobial monoterpene with established activity against oral bacteria.
Trigonelline (Pyridine Alkaloid · Antidiabetic · NAD+ Precursor Research)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Studied for support of healthy blood glucose metabolism and potential neuroprotective properties.
Trigonelline (Pyridine Alkaloid · Antidiabetic · NAD+ Precursor Research)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Studied for support of healthy blood glucose metabolism and potential neuroprotective properties.
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