Zeaxanthin is a potent carotenoid pigment found in various medicinal herbs that functions as a powerful antioxidant, primarily supporting eye health and protecting cells from oxidative damage. This bioactive compound can be found in several botanical species, including Rubus occidentalis (black raspberry), Rubus idaeus (red raspberry), and Rubus chamaemorus (cloudberry).
Associated herbs: 10
Alpha-terpineol is a prominent monoterpene alcohol known for its diverse biological activities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. This bioactive compound is found in various medicinal plants, such as Protium heptaphyllum, Salvia rosmarinus (rosemary), and Tetradenia riparia.
Associated herbs: 8
Occurs naturally in
Protium heptaphyllum
Salvia rosmarinus
Tetradenia riparia
Apocynin is a potent bioactive compound known for its significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, often acting as a selective inhibitor of the NADPH oxidase enzyme. This compound can be found in various medicinal plants, including Jatropha multifida, Picrorhiza kurrooa, and Ziziphus jujuba.
Associated herbs: 4
Ar-turmerone is a key bioactive sesquiterpene found in various turmeric species that exhibits significant pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and neuroprotective effects. This compound is primarily concentrated in medicinal herbs such as Curcuma longa (turmeric), Curcuma aromatica (wild turmeric), and Curcuma singularis (temulawak).
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Curcuma aromatica
Curcuma longa
Curcuma singularis
Beta-sitosterol glucoside is a bioactive steroidal saponin known for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering properties. This compound can be found in various medicinal plants, including Picramnia latifolia, Pteroxygonum giraldii, and Parthenocissus tricuspidata.
Associated herbs: 10
Occurs naturally in
Picramnia latifolia
Pteroxygonum giraldii
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Caffeoylquinic acid is a potent bioactive compound known for its significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This phytochemical is found in various medicinal plants, including Baccharis concava, Dipsacus asper, and Lonicera macranthoides.
Associated herbs: 9
Occurs naturally in
Baccharis concava
Dipsacus asper
Lonicera macranthoides
Cocaine is a potent alkaloid that acts as a powerful stimulant by inhibiting the reuptake of neurotransmitters like dopamine in the brain. This bioactive compound is primarily derived from plants within the Erythroxylum genus, most notably from the leaves of Erythroxylum coca and Erythroxylum coca var. coca.
Associated herbs: 4
Occurs naturally in
Erythroxylum coca
Erythroxylum
Erythroxylum coca var. coca
Compound 8 is a bioactive phytochemical identified for its potential therapeutic properties within various medicinal plant species. This specific compound has been documented to occur in herbs such as Caragana sukiensis, Strophioblachia fimbricalyx, and Aesculus chinensis.
Associated herbs: 7
Occurs naturally in
Caragana sukiensis
Strophioblachia fimbricalyx
Aesculus chinensis
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive compound found in certain medicinal herbs, responsible for inducing the characteristic "high" associated with their use. This bioactive constituent is most notably found in plants such as Cannabis sativa and other varieties of the Cannabis genus.
Associated herbs: 2
Digitoxin is a potent cardiac glycoside used primarily to increase the force of myocardial contractions and regulate irregular heart rhythms. This bioactive compound is found in medicinal herbs such as Digitalis purpurea, Digitalis, and Crataegus azarolus.
Associated herbs: 5
Farnesol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol known for its diverse biological activities, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and insect-repellent properties. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Curcuma kwangsiensis, Citronella, and Launaea mucronata.
Associated herbs: 8
Gentisic acid is a bioactive phenolic compound known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties in medicinal plants. It can be found in various therapeutic herbs, including Balanites aegyptiaca, Artabotrys hildebrandtii, and Cochlospermum vitifolium.
Associated herbs: 14
Occurs naturally in
Balanites aegyptiaca
Artabotrys hildebrandtii
Cochlospermum vitifolium
Gingerol is a potent bioactive compound known for its significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Zingiber officinale (ginger), Artocarpus nanchuanensis, and Moringa oleifera.
Associated herbs: 3
Occurs naturally in
Artocarpus nanchuanensis
Zingiber officinale
Moringa oleifera
Kaempferol 3-O-rhamnoside is a natural flavonoid glycoside known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal plants, including Xenostegia tridentata, Schima wallichii, and Ochna gamblei.
Associated herbs: 7
Occurs naturally in
Xenostegia tridentata
Schima wallichii
Ochna gamblei
Licochalcone A is a potent bioactive chalcone known for its significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Glycyrrhiza inflata, Pogostemon cablin, and Hymenidium hookeri.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Pogostemon cablin
Glycyrrhiza inflata
Hymenidium hookeri
Lysine is an essential amino acid that serves as a critical building block for protein synthesis and plays a vital role in supporting immune function and calcium absorption. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal and nutritional herbs, such as Phaseolus vulgaris, Cucumis sativus, and Tamarix dioica.
Associated herbs: 7
Mannitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that acts as a bioactive compound often used in traditional medicine for its osmotic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be found in various medicinal herbs, including Changium smyrnioides, Angelica acutiloba, and Rehmannia glutinosa.
Associated herbs: 10
Occurs naturally in
Changium smyrnioides
Angelica acutiloba
Rehmannia glutinosa
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a crucial bioactive compound that plays a vital role in energy metabolism and the maintenance of healthy cellular functions. This essential nutrient can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Deverra scoparia, Clerodendrum infortunatum, and Glehnia littoralis.
Associated herbs: 10
Occurs naturally in
Deverra scoparia
Clerodendrum infortunatum
Glehnia littoralis
Rosavin is a bioactive phenylpropanoid glycoside known for its potential adaptogenic and neuroprotective properties, often used to help the body manage stress. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Rhodiola rosea, Rhodiola imbricata, and Eleutherococcus senticosus.
Associated herbs: 3
Occurs naturally in
Rhodiola imbricata
Rhodiola rosea
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Safrole is a natural phenylpropene found in various medicinal herbs that exhibits diverse biological activities, including antimicrobial and sedative properties. This bioactive compound is characteristic of several plant species, such as Asarum sieboldii, Laureliopsis philippiana, and Nemuaron vieillardii.
Associated herbs: 7
Occurs naturally in
Asarum sieboldii
Laureliopsis philippiana
Nemuaron vieillardii
Stachydrine is a quaternary ammonium compound found in various medicinal plants that is known for its potential antioxidant, neuroprotective, and spasmolytic properties. This bioactive compound is specifically present in herbs such as Plectranthus japonicus, Leonotis, and Leonurus cardiaca.
Associated herbs: 6
Trehalose is a non-reducing disaccharide that acts as a powerful cryoprotectant and osmoprotectant, helping plants survive extreme dehydration and freezing temperatures by stabilizing cellular membranes and proteins. This bioactive compound is found in various medicinal herbs and resurrection plants, including Gymnadenia conopsea, Selaginella nothohybrida, and Selaginella lepidophylla.
Associated herbs: 8
Occurs naturally in
Gymnadenia conopsea
Selaginella nothohybrida
Selaginella lepidophylla
1-octen-3-ol is a volatile organic compound known for its distinct mushroom-like aroma and significant bioactive properties, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. This compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Verbena hastata, Leucophyllum frutescens, and Dendrobium officinale.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Verbena hastata
Leucophyllum frutescens
Dendrobium officinale
3-Carene is a monoterpene hydrocarbon known for its distinct woody and citrus-like aroma, frequently utilized in aromatherapy and fragrance industries. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal plants, including species such as Pinus, Pelargonium graveolens, and Matricaria chamomilla.
Associated herbs: 7
7-Methoxycoumarin is a bioactive phytochemical belonging to the coumarin family, known for its diverse pharmacological properties including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. This compound is found in several medicinal plants, such as Wikstroemia indica, Ficus umbellata, and Tagetes lucida.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Wikstroemia indica
Ficus umbellata
Tagetes lucida
8-O-Acetylharpagide is a bioactive iridoid glycoside known for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in medicinal plants. This specific compound can be found in various herbal species, including Scrophularia ilwensis, Teucrium parviflorum, and Ajuga tenorei.
Associated herbs: 8
Occurs naturally in
Scrophularia ilwensis
Teucrium parviflorum
Ajuga tenorei
Anethole is a naturally occurring phenylpropene that serves as a key bioactive compound responsible for the characteristic sweet, anise-like aroma found in various medicinal plants. This aromatic molecule is a primary constituent in herbs such as Illicium verum (star anise), Pimpinella aromatica (sweet basil), and Baccharoides anthelmintica.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Pimpinella aromatica
Illicium verum
Arabinogalactan is a complex polysaccharide found in various medicinal plants that is widely recognized for its immunomodulatory and prebiotic properties. This bioactive compound can be sourced from diverse herbal species, including Ferula ammoniacum, Terminalia arjuna, and Artemisia afra.
Associated herbs: 9
Occurs naturally in
Ferula ammoniacum
Terminalia arjuna
Artemisia afra
Ascaridole is a monoterpene hydrocarbon found in several medicinal plants, primarily recognized for its potent anthelmintic and insecticidal properties. It is a key bioactive constituent in herbs such as Dysphania ambrosioides (formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides), Artemisia scoparia, and various species within the Chenopodium genus.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Chenopodium
Dysphania ambrosioides
Artemisia scoparia
Ajugasterone C is a bioactive steroidal glycoside known for its potential pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective activities. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Rhaponticum carthamoides, Asparagus filicinus, and Serratula coronata.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Rhaponticum carthamoides
Asparagus filicinus
Serratula coronata
Ajugol is a bioactive iridoid glycoside known for its diverse pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities. This compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Scrophularia ilwensis, Stachys grandidentata, and Stachys spinosa.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Scrophularia ilwensis
Stachys grandidentata
Stachys spinosa
Allicin is a potent organosulfur compound produced when certain plants are crushed or chopped, known for its significant antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. This bioactive substance is most famously found in members of the Allium genus, such as Allium sativum (garlic).
Associated herbs: 1
Artemisia ketone is a bioactive terpenoid compound found in various medicinal herbs known for its diverse pharmacological properties, including potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. This compound is characteristically present in plant species such as Artemisia annua, Achillea fragrantissima, and Phagnalon sinicum.
Associated herbs: 7
Occurs naturally in
Artemisia annua
Achillea fragrantissima
Phagnalon sinaicum
Asperulosidic acid is a bioactive iridoid glycoside found in various medicinal plants that is often studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This compound is a key constituent in herbs such as Morinda citrifolia, Saprosma scortechinii, and Singaporandia macrophylla.
Associated herbs: 8
Occurs naturally in
Morinda citrifolia
Saprosma scortechinii
Singaporandia macrophylla
Beta-phellandrene is a naturally occurring monoterpene hydrocarbon known for its distinct aromatic properties and potential therapeutic activities, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Litsea cubeba, Mesosphaerum suaveolens, and Libanotis pyrenaica subsp. pyrenaica.
Associated herbs: 8
Occurs naturally in
Litsea cubeba
Mesosphaerum suaveolens
Libanotis pyrenaica subsp. pyrenaica
Brucine is a highly toxic, bitter-tasting alkaloid primarily known for its potent physiological effects on the central nervous system. This bioactive compound is most notably found in medicinal herbs such as Strychnos nux-vomica, Strychnos nitida, and other species within the Strychnos genus.
Associated herbs: 3
Bacopasaponin C is a specific triterpenoid saponin known for its potential neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties. This bioactive compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Bacopa monnieri, commonly known as Brahmi.
Associated herbs: 1
Bacopaside I is a potent bioactive saponin primarily recognized for its neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties. It is a key chemical constituent found in medicinal herbs such as Bacopa monnieri, commonly known as Brahmi.
Associated herbs: 1
Bioflavonoids are a diverse group of bioactive polyphenolic compounds found in plants that act as potent antioxidants to protect cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. Many medicinal herbs are rich in these compounds, including Garcinia, Centella asiatica, and Citrus medica.
Associated herbs: 7
Brusatol is a bioactive limonoid known for its potent anti-tumor properties, primarily achieved by inhibiting the proteasome pathway and inducing cell cycle arrest in cancer cells. This compound is most notably found in medicinal herbs such as Brucea javanica, which is traditionally used for its various therapeutic effects.
Associated herbs: 1
Butylidenephthalide is a bioactive phthalide derivative known for its significant pharmacological properties, particularly its ability to improve blood circulation and exert anti-inflammatory effects. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong rhizoma) and Angelica sinensis, where it contributes to their traditional use in treating cardiovascular and neurological conditions.
Associated herbs: 2
Occurs naturally in
Conioselinum anthriscoides 'Chuanxiong'
Angelica sinensis
Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) is a non-psychoactive precursor molecule found in various medicinal plants that plays a crucial role in the plant's defense mechanisms and offers significant therapeutic potential. This bioactive compound is primarily identified in species such as Cannabis, Cannabis sativa, and Trema micranthum.
Associated herbs: 3
Chromone is a versatile class of oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds known for their diverse biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. These bioactive molecules are found in various medicinal plants, such as Aloe succotrina, Handroanthus heptaphyllus, and Saposhnikovia divaricata.
Associated herbs: 4
Occurs naturally in
Aloe succotrina
Handroanthus heptaphyllus
Saposhnikovia divaricata
Canthin-6-one is a bioactive quinolone alkaloid known for its diverse pharmacological activities, including potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor properties. This compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Eurycoma harmandiana, Ailanthus altissima, and Brucea mollis.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Eurycoma harmandiana
Ailanthus altissima
Brucea mollis
Cirsilineol is a naturally occurring flavone known for its diverse pharmacological properties, including potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor activities. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Salvia judaica, Artemisia capillaris, and Artemisia vestita.
Associated herbs: 9
Occurs naturally in
Salvia judaica
Artemisia capillaris
Artemisia vestita
Cirsiliol is a bioactive diterpenoid compound found in various medicinal herbs, known for its potential pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. It is a characteristic constituent in plants like Leonotis nepetifolia, Salvia guaranitica, and Sideritis.
Associated herbs: 5
Clerodane diterpenes are a diverse class of bioactive secondary metabolites characterized by a specific rearranged decalin skeleton that often imparts significant pharmacological properties. These compounds are found in various medicinal plants, including Callicarpa integerrima, Ajuga decumbens, and Tinospora crispa, where they contribute to anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities.
Associated herbs: 9
Occurs naturally in
Callicarpa integerrima
Ajuga decumbens
Tinospora crispa
Coniferaldehyde is a bioactive phenylpropanoid compound found in various medicinal herbs that often exhibits significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It is a key constituent in plants such as Seseli condensatum, Ensete glaucum, and Senra incana.
Associated herbs: 7
