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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Creatine HCl
Creatine salt · Hydrochloride · 78.2% creatine from Acidified synthetic creatine. Solubility advantage real; lower-dose equivalence unsupported. Claim strength: High.
Creatine HCl
Creatine salt · Hydrochloride · 78.2% creatine from Acidified synthetic creatine. Solubility advantage real; lower-dose equivalence unsupported. Claim strength: High.
Copper
Mineral · Essential trace element · Redox-active cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate and bisglycinate. Zinc antagonism governs the ratio. Claim strength: High.
Copper
Mineral · Essential trace element · Redox-active cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate and bisglycinate. Zinc antagonism governs the ratio. Claim strength: High.
Creatine Monohydrate
Guanidino compound · Phosphagen precursor · 87.9% creatine from Synthesis from sarcosine and cyanamide. The form carrying essentially the whole evidence base. Claim strength: High.
Creatine Monohydrate
Guanidino compound · Phosphagen precursor · 87.9% creatine from Synthesis from sarcosine and cyanamide. The form carrying essentially the whole evidence base. Claim strength: High.
Colostrum
A whole biological matrix — first-milking mammary secretion. Not a from Bovine, collected within the first ~24–72 hours. Studied for upper respiratory tract symptom reduction.
Colostrum
A whole biological matrix — first-milking mammary secretion. Not a from Bovine, collected within the first ~24–72 hours. Studied for upper respiratory tract symptom reduction.
Coenzyme Q10
Benzoquinone with a 10-unit isoprenoid side chain from Endogenously synthesised in all cells. Claim strength: Moderate.
Coenzyme Q10
Benzoquinone with a 10-unit isoprenoid side chain from Endogenously synthesised in all cells. Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido quebulínico
Hydrolysable tannin (chebuloyl-type ellagitannin) from Terminalia chebula. Claim strength: Emerging.
Ácido quebulínico
Hydrolysable tannin (chebuloyl-type ellagitannin) from Terminalia chebula. Claim strength: Emerging.
Bioflavonoides cítricos
Polyphenol · Flavanone glycoside complex · Hesperidin, naringin, eriocitrin and diosmin from Citrus spp. — peel. Colorimetric total-flavonoid assays over-read against HPLC. Claim strength: Emerging.
Bioflavonoides cítricos
Polyphenol · Flavanone glycoside complex · Hesperidin, naringin, eriocitrin and diosmin from Citrus spp. — peel. Colorimetric total-flavonoid assays over-read against HPLC. Claim strength: Emerging.
Curcuminoids
Curcuminoids — linear diarylheptanoid polyphenols from Curcuma longa (turmeric; haldi). Studied for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant formulation, joint-comfort systems.
Curcuminoids
Curcuminoids — linear diarylheptanoid polyphenols from Curcuma longa (turmeric; haldi). Studied for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant formulation, joint-comfort systems.
Cynarins
Cynarins — dicaffeoylquinic acids; a subclass of caffeoylquinic from Cynara scolymus / Cynara cardunculus (globe artichoke). Studied for digestive/dyspepsia support, choleretic (bile-stimulating) formulation.
Cynarins
Cynarins — dicaffeoylquinic acids; a subclass of caffeoylquinic from Cynara scolymus / Cynara cardunculus (globe artichoke). Studied for digestive/dyspepsia support, choleretic (bile-stimulating) formulation.
Capsaicinoids
Capsaicinoids — a family of pungent alkylamide vanilloids sharing a from Capsicum annuum and related Capsicum species. Studied for thermogenesis and metabolic-support formulation.
Capsaicinoids
Capsaicinoids — a family of pungent alkylamide vanilloids sharing a from Capsicum annuum and related Capsicum species. Studied for thermogenesis and metabolic-support formulation.
Cordycepin
Nucleoside analogue (3’-deoxyadenosine) from Caterpillar fungus / cordyceps.
Cordycepin
Nucleoside analogue (3’-deoxyadenosine) from Caterpillar fungus / cordyceps.
Corosolic Acid
Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type) from Banaba leaf (Lagerstroemia speciosa).
Corosolic Acid
Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type) from Banaba leaf (Lagerstroemia speciosa).
Castalagina (Elagitanino C-glicosídico do carvalho · Tanino do envelhecimento em barril)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin (colour, astringency, bitterness).
Castalagina (Elagitanino C-glicosídico do carvalho · Tanino do envelhecimento em barril)
Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin from Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood. Studied for barrel-ageing tannin (colour, astringency, bitterness).
Casuarictin (Monomeric Ellagitannin · Ellagitannin Building Block)
Tannin — Ellagitannin (monomeric; galloyl-glucose-HHDP) from Punica granatum (pomegranate); Rubus idaeus (raspberry). Studied for ellagitannin monomer; antioxidant; urolithin precursor.
Casuarictin (Monomeric Ellagitannin · Ellagitannin Building Block)
Tannin — Ellagitannin (monomeric; galloyl-glucose-HHDP) from Punica granatum (pomegranate); Rubus idaeus (raspberry). Studied for ellagitannin monomer; antioxidant; urolithin precursor.
Caftaric Acid (Hydroxycinnamic Acid Ester · Echinacea Marker)
Phenolic acid — Hydroxycinnamic acid ester from Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower). Studied for echinacea marker compound; antioxidant; grape browning chemistry.
Caftaric Acid (Hydroxycinnamic Acid Ester · Echinacea Marker)
Phenolic acid — Hydroxycinnamic acid ester from Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower). Studied for echinacea marker compound; antioxidant; grape browning chemistry.
Calystegine A3 (Nortropane Alkaloid · Food Constituent · Informational)
Alkaloid — Tropane (polyhydroxylated nortropane; sugar-mimic) from Solanum tuberosum (potato), Solanum melongena (eggplant). Studied for food-occurring constituent; glycosidase interaction.
Calystegine A3 (Nortropane Alkaloid · Food Constituent · Informational)
Alkaloid — Tropane (polyhydroxylated nortropane; sugar-mimic) from Solanum tuberosum (potato), Solanum melongena (eggplant). Studied for food-occurring constituent; glycosidase interaction.
Corynantheine (Corynanthe Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Pausinystalia johimbe / Corynanthe spp. (yohimbe bark). Studied for structural-class reference; minor yohimbe co-alkaloid.
Corynantheine (Corynanthe Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Pausinystalia johimbe / Corynanthe spp. (yohimbe bark). Studied for structural-class reference; minor yohimbe co-alkaloid.
Catharanthine (Vinca Precursor Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; iboga-type monomer) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Catharanthine (Vinca Precursor Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid; iboga-type monomer) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Cephaeline (Ipecac Isoquinoline · Emetic · Amoebicidal Reference)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A potent emetic agent and amoebicide; contributes to the medicinal activity of ipecac alongside emetine.
Cephaeline (Ipecac Isoquinoline · Emetic · Amoebicidal Reference)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). A potent emetic agent and amoebicide; contributes to the medicinal activity of ipecac alongside emetine.
Cissampareine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Uterine Relaxant · Research Reference)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Velvetleaf (Cissampelos pareira). Studied for uterine smooth muscle relaxant properties; of interest for research into preterm labour management.
Cissampareine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Uterine Relaxant · Research Reference)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Velvetleaf (Cissampelos pareira). Studied for uterine smooth muscle relaxant properties; of interest for research into preterm labour management.
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