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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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Vindoline (Vinca Precursor Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), leaves. Studied for biosynthetic monomer precursor to vinblastine/vincristine.
Vindoline (Vinca Precursor Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) 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.
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.
Harmol (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxidant)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds and roots (root-enriched). Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; muscle relaxant; research context.
Harmol (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxidant)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds and roots (root-enriched). Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; muscle relaxant; research context.
Harmalol (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxidant)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (dihydro, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; antimicrobial; research context.
Harmalol (Harmala Beta-Carboline · MAO-A / Antioxidant)
Alkaloid — Beta-carboline (dihydro, 7-hydroxy harmala indole alkaloid) from Peganum harmala (Syrian rue) seeds. Studied for mao-a inhibition; antioxidant; antimicrobial; research context.
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.
Ibogaine (Iboga Indole Alkaloid · Addiction Research · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (iboga-type; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Tabernanthe iboga (iboga), root bark. Studied for controlled psychoactive; researched for opioid-dependence interruption.
Ibogaine (Iboga Indole Alkaloid · Addiction Research · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (iboga-type; monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) from Tabernanthe iboga (iboga), root bark. Studied for controlled psychoactive; researched for opioid-dependence interruption.
Ergotamine (Ergot Alkaloid · Migraine Vasoconstrictor · Informational)
Alkaloid — Ergot (ergopeptine; lysergic-acid-derived indole alkaloid) from Claviceps purpurea. Studied for acute migraine and cluster headache vasoconstrictor; 5-ht1b/1d agonist.
Ergotamine (Ergot Alkaloid · Migraine Vasoconstrictor · Informational)
Alkaloid — Ergot (ergopeptine; lysergic-acid-derived indole alkaloid) from Claviceps purpurea. Studied for acute migraine and cluster headache vasoconstrictor; 5-ht1b/1d agonist.
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.
Ajmaline (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for class ia antiarrhythmic; brugada syndrome diagnostic provocation.
Ajmaline (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (ajmalan-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for class ia antiarrhythmic; brugada syndrome diagnostic provocation.
Reserpine (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · VMAT Inhibitor · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for historic antihypertensive and antipsychotic; vmat1/vmat2 inhibitor.
Reserpine (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · VMAT Inhibitor · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid) from Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha). Studied for historic antihypertensive and antipsychotic; vmat1/vmat2 inhibitor.
Vinblastine (Vinca Indole Alkaloid · Antimitotic · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer).
Vinblastine (Vinca Indole Alkaloid · Antimitotic · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer).
Vincristine (Vinca Indole Alkaloid · Antimitotic · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (leukaemia, lymphoma). Claim strength: High.
Vincristine (Vinca Indole Alkaloid · Antimitotic · Informational)
Alkaloid — Indole from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle), aerial parts. Studied for pharmaceutical antineoplastic (leukaemia, lymphoma). Claim strength: High.
Procianidina C1 (trímero de OPC · senolítico · pesquisa em longevidade)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera). Studied in early-stage research for potential senolytic properties; of interest in longevity and healthy aging research.
Procianidina C1 (trímero de OPC · senolítico · pesquisa em longevidade)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera). Studied in early-stage research for potential senolytic properties; of interest in longevity and healthy aging research.
Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG · Flavan-3-ol Gallate · Lipid Metabolism · Immunomodulatory)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.
Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG · Flavan-3-ol Gallate · Lipid Metabolism · Immunomodulatory)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.
Fulvic Acid (Humic Substance · Mineral Transport · Adaptogenic)
Humic Substance (Heterogeneous organic acid polymer). Studied for mineral transport / bioavailability enhancement; antioxidant. Claim strength: Moderate.
Fulvic Acid (Humic Substance · Mineral Transport · Adaptogenic)
Humic Substance (Heterogeneous organic acid polymer). Studied for mineral transport / bioavailability enhancement; antioxidant. Claim strength: Moderate.
Beta-Ecdysterone (Phytoecdysteroid · Anabolic · Adaptogen)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
Beta-Ecdysterone (Phytoecdysteroid · Anabolic · Adaptogen)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
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.
Chondrocurarine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Neuromuscular Blocker · Curare Reference)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.
Chondrocurarine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Neuromuscular Blocker · Curare Reference)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.
Isochondodendrine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Neuromuscular · Curare Reference)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A structural relative of tubocurarine studied for mild non-lethal neuromuscular relaxant properties.
Isochondodendrine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Neuromuscular · Curare Reference)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A structural relative of tubocurarine studied for mild non-lethal neuromuscular relaxant properties.
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.
Senkirkine (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid · Hepatotoxic · Butterbur Safety Reference)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid responsible for regulatory restrictions on internal coltsfoot use in several.
Senkirkine (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid · Hepatotoxic · Butterbur Safety Reference)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara). A hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid responsible for regulatory restrictions on internal coltsfoot use in several.
Skimmianine (Furoquinoline Alkaloid · CNS Depressant · Antimicrobial)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica). Studied for CNS depressant and skeletal muscle-relaxant properties in preclinical models.
Skimmianine (Furoquinoline Alkaloid · CNS Depressant · Antimicrobial)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica). Studied for CNS depressant and skeletal muscle-relaxant properties in preclinical models.
Dictamnine (Furoquinoline Alkaloid · Antimicrobial · Smooth Muscle Stimulant)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Burning Bush (Dictamnus albus). Studied for smooth muscle stimulant and localised antimicrobial properties.
Dictamnine (Furoquinoline Alkaloid · Antimicrobial · Smooth Muscle Stimulant)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Burning Bush (Dictamnus albus). Studied for smooth muscle stimulant and localised antimicrobial properties.
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