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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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Amygdalin — Laetrile (Cyanogenic Glycoside · HCN Toxicity · Informational Reference)
Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.
Amygdalin — Laetrile (Cyanogenic Glycoside · HCN Toxicity · Informational Reference)
Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.
[6]-Shogaol (Phenolic Ketone · Potent Anti-inflammatory · Neuroprotective · TRPV1)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during drying and cooking of ginger; studied for potent anti-inflammatory and potential.
[6]-Shogaol (Phenolic Ketone · Potent Anti-inflammatory · Neuroprotective · TRPV1)
Phenylpropanoid-related from Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during drying and cooking of ginger; studied for potent anti-inflammatory and potential.
[6]-Gingerol (Phenolic Ketol · Antiemetic · Anti-inflammatory · Pregnancy Nausea)
Phenylpropanoid-related (Shogaol precursor) from Ginger (Zingiber officinale). The primary pungency compound of fresh ginger; studied extensively for antiemetic, anti-inflammatory.
[6]-Gingerol (Phenolic Ketol · Antiemetic · Anti-inflammatory · Pregnancy Nausea)
Phenylpropanoid-related (Shogaol precursor) from Ginger (Zingiber officinale). The primary pungency compound of fresh ginger; studied extensively for antiemetic, anti-inflammatory.
Methiin — SMCSO (Brassica Cysteine Sulfoxide · Cholesterol Lowering · Hepatoprotective)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). A cysteine sulfoxide found in cabbage and other Brassica vegetables.
Methiin — SMCSO (Brassica Cysteine Sulfoxide · Cholesterol Lowering · Hepatoprotective)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). A cysteine sulfoxide found in cabbage and other Brassica vegetables.
Isoaliina (Sulfóxido de cisteína da cebola · Precursor do fator lacrimogêneo · Antimicrobiano)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Onion (Allium cepa). The primary cysteine sulfoxide of onion; the precursor to propanethial S-oxide (the lachrymatory factor or tear).
Isoaliina (Sulfóxido de cisteína da cebola · Precursor do fator lacrimogêneo · Antimicrobiano)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Onion (Allium cepa). The primary cysteine sulfoxide of onion; the precursor to propanethial S-oxide (the lachrymatory factor or tear).
Ajoene (Organosulfur Vinyldithiin · Antiplatelet · Antifungal · Anti-Leishmanial)
Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Ajoene (Organosulfur Vinyldithiin · Antiplatelet · Antifungal · Anti-Leishmanial)
Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Diallyl Trisulfide — DATS (Garlic Polysulfide · H2S Generation · Cardioprotective)
Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for hydrogen sulfide-generating properties and potential cardioprotective effects via smooth muscle relaxation.
Diallyl Trisulfide — DATS (Garlic Polysulfide · H2S Generation · Cardioprotective)
Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for hydrogen sulfide-generating properties and potential cardioprotective effects via smooth muscle relaxation.
Dissulfeto de dialila — DADS (Polissulfeto do alho · Antimicrobiano · Indução de fase II)
Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). A volatile garlic organosulfur compound formed from allicin; studied for antimicrobial, antifungal.
Dissulfeto de dialila — DADS (Polissulfeto do alho · Antimicrobiano · Indução de fase II)
Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). A volatile garlic organosulfur compound formed from allicin; studied for antimicrobial, antifungal.
S-Alilcisteína — SAC (Derivado organossulfurado da cisteína · Alho envelhecido · Neuroprotetor)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.
S-Alilcisteína — SAC (Derivado organossulfurado da cisteína · Alho envelhecido · Neuroprotetor)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.
Alliin (Cysteine Sulfoxide · Garlic Allicin Precursor · Quality Marker)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.
Alliin (Cysteine Sulfoxide · Garlic Allicin Precursor · Quality Marker)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.
Allicin (Organosulfur Thiosulfinate · Antimicrobial · Cardiovascular · Garlic Active)
Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.
Allicin (Organosulfur Thiosulfinate · Antimicrobial · Cardiovascular · Garlic Active)
Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.
Allyl Isothiocyanate — AITC (Aliphatic Isothiocyanate · TRPA1 Agonist · Antimicrobial · Mustard)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.
Allyl Isothiocyanate — AITC (Aliphatic Isothiocyanate · TRPA1 Agonist · Antimicrobial · Mustard)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.
Phenethyl Isothiocyanate — PEITC (Aromatic Isothiocyanate · Carcinogen Detox · STAT3 Inhibition)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). The isothiocyanate from gluconasturtiin hydrolysis; studied for glutathione induction, detoxification support.
Phenethyl Isothiocyanate — PEITC (Aromatic Isothiocyanate · Carcinogen Detox · STAT3 Inhibition)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). The isothiocyanate from gluconasturtiin hydrolysis; studied for glutathione induction, detoxification support.
Diindolylmethane — DIM (Indole Dimer · Hormonal Balance · Oestrogen Metabolism · Anti-androgenic)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cruciferous (Brassica oleracea). Formed from I3C condensation in the acid environment of the stomach.
Diindolylmethane — DIM (Indole Dimer · Hormonal Balance · Oestrogen Metabolism · Anti-androgenic)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cruciferous (Brassica oleracea). Formed from I3C condensation in the acid environment of the stomach.
Indole-3-Carbinol — I3C (Glucosinolate Product · Oestrogen Metabolism · Chemopreventive)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). The primary hydrolysis product of glucobrassicin; studied for oestrogen metabolism modulation and potential.
Indole-3-Carbinol — I3C (Glucosinolate Product · Oestrogen Metabolism · Chemopreventive)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). The primary hydrolysis product of glucobrassicin; studied for oestrogen metabolism modulation and potential.
Sulforaphane — SFN (Isothiocyanate · Nrf2 Activation · Chemopreventive · Air Pollution)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.
Sulforaphane — SFN (Isothiocyanate · Nrf2 Activation · Chemopreventive · Air Pollution)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.
Glucomoringin (Rhamnosylated Aromatic Glucosinolate · Moringa · Anti-inflammatory)
Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.
Glucomoringin (Rhamnosylated Aromatic Glucosinolate · Moringa · Anti-inflammatory)
Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.
Gluconapin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · 3-BITC Precursor · Phase-II Enzyme Induction)
Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.
Gluconapin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · 3-BITC Precursor · Phase-II Enzyme Induction)
Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.
Glucotropaeolin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · BITC Precursor · Halim Seeds · Galactagogue)
Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.
Glucotropaeolin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · BITC Precursor · Halim Seeds · Galactagogue)
Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.
Gluconasturtiin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · PEITC Precursor · Lung Chemopreventive)
Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.
Gluconasturtiin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · PEITC Precursor · Lung Chemopreventive)
Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.
Glucobrassicin — I3G (Indolic Glucosinolate · I3C/DIM Precursor · Oestrogen Metabolism)
Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.
Glucobrassicin — I3G (Indolic Glucosinolate · I3C/DIM Precursor · Oestrogen Metabolism)
Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.
Sinigrin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · AITC Precursor · Antimicrobial · Mustard Pungency)
Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.
Sinigrin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · AITC Precursor · Antimicrobial · Mustard Pungency)
Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.
Glucoraphanin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · Sulforaphane Precursor · Nrf2 · Chemopreventive)
Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.
Glucoraphanin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · Sulforaphane Precursor · Nrf2 · Chemopreventive)
Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.
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.
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