PAS (Polyacetylenes) are a class of bioactive compounds characterized by a structure containing multiple carbon-carbon triple bonds, often exhibiting significant antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds are found in various medicinal and model plants, including Arabidopsis thaliana, Panax species, and Echites umbellatus.
Associated herbs: 7
Pentadecanoic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid known for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and potential anti-cancer properties in medicinal applications. This bioactive compound can be found in various therapeutic herbs, including Phyllolobium chinense, Tetrapilus dioicus, and Clinacanthus nutans.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Phyllolobium chinense
Tetrapilus dioicus
Clinacanthus nutans
Panduratin A is a potent bioactive flavonoid known for its significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-cancer properties. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Boesenbergia rotunda (Fingerroot) and Renealmia nicolaioides.
Associated herbs: 2
Patuletin is a bioactive flavone known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, including Tagetes erecta, Echinacea angustifolia, and Tagetes pauciloba.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Tagetes erecta
Echinacea angustifolia
Tagetes pauciloba
Peimine is a prominent alkaloid found in various species of the Fritillaria genus, known for its significant pharmacological effects on the respiratory and central nervous systems. This bioactive compound is primarily extracted from medicinal herbs such as Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria thunbergii, and Fritillaria monantha.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Fritillaria cirrhosa
Fritillaria thunbergii
Fritillaria monantha
Pellitorine is a potent bioactive alkaloid known for its characteristic pungent taste and significant pharmacological properties, including analgesic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Piper sarmentosum, Anacyclus pyrethrum, and Piper tuberculatum.
Associated herbs: 4
Occurs naturally in
Piper sarmentosum
Anacyclus pyrethrum
Piper tuberculatum
Phellopterin is a bioactive coumarin derivative found in various medicinal herbs that is often studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This compound is primarily extracted from plants such as Glehnia littoralis, Angelica dahurica, and Angelica archangelica.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Glehnia littoralis
Angelica dahurica
Angelica archangelica
Phenanthrenes are a class of tetracyclic aromatic compounds found in various medicinal plants that often exhibit significant pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. These bioactive molecules can be isolated from several herbal species, including Calanthe, Juncus decipiens, and Bletilla ochracea.
Associated herbs: 11
Piceid is a bioactive phenolic glycoside known for its significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties in various medicinal applications. This compound can be found in several plant species, including Gossypium hirsutum var. hirsutum, Vitis heyneana, and Reynoutria × bohemica.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Gossypium hirsutum var. hirsutum
Vitis heyneana
Reynoutria × bohemica
Piperlonguminine is a bioactive alkaloid known for its diverse pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and potential anti-cancer activities. This specific compound can be found in several medicinal plants belonging to the pepper family, such as Piper retrofractum, Piper scutatum, and Piper guineense.
Associated herbs: 3
Occurs naturally in
Piper retrofractum
Piper scutatum
Piper guineense
Pogostone is a natural terpenoid compound known for its significant antimicrobial, insecticidal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is most notably found in medicinal herbs such as Pogostemon cablin, commonly known as Patchouli.
Associated herbs: 1
Polyphenols are a diverse group of bioactive compounds found in plants that act as potent antioxidants to neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in the body. These compounds are abundantly present in various medicinal herbs, such as Broussonetia papyrifera, Tetradenia riparia, and Quercus robur.
Associated herbs: 7
Occurs naturally in
Broussonetia papyrifera
Tetradenia riparia
Quercus robur
Polypodine B is a bioactive compound belonging to the class of stilbenoids, known for its potential pharmacological properties in various biological systems. This specific compound can be found in medicinal herbs such as Rhaponticum carthamoides, Paratinospora sagittata, and Serratula coronata.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Rhaponticum carthamoides
Paratinospora sagittata
Serratula coronata
Pomolic acid is a bioactive phenolic compound known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It can be found in various medicinal plants, including Mentha aquatica, Chaenomeles, and Polylepis racemosa.
Associated herbs: 9
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are a class of nitrogen-containing secondary metabolites produced by various plants as a chemical defense mechanism against herbivores. These bioactive compounds are found in several medicinal and toxic herbs, including Crotalaria sericea var. sericea, Ligularia hodgsonii, and Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides.
Associated herbs: 8
Occurs naturally in
Crotalaria sericea var. sericea
Ligularia hodgsonii
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
Quercetin 3-glucoside is a bioactive flavonoid glycoside known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This specific compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, including Warburgia ugandensis, Salicornia europaea, and Convolvulus pilosellifolius.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Warburgia ugandensis
Salicornia europaea
Convolvulus pilosellifolius
Rohitukine is a bioactive quinolone alkaloid recognized for its potent pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and potential anti-cancer activities. This compound is primarily found in medicinal plants such as Dysoxylum gotadhora and Schumanniophyton magnificum.
Associated herbs: 2
Roseoside is a bioactive flavonoid glycoside known for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in medicinal applications. This compound can be found in various botanical sources, including Citrus maxima, Cryptomeria japonica, and Psydrax subcordatus.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Citrus maxima
Cryptomeria japonica
Psydrax subcordatus
Rosmanol is a bioactive diterpene quinone known for its diverse pharmacological properties, including significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. This compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Satureja kitaibelii, Salvia chamelaeagnea, and Cyanocephalus incanus.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Satureja kitaibelii
Salvia chamelaeagnea
Cyanocephalus incanus
Sakuranetin is a bioactive flavanone known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. This compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Eremostachys rotata, Eriodictyon californicum, and Corymbia maculata.
Associated herbs: 8
Occurs naturally in
Eremostachys rotata
Eriodictyon californicum
Corymbia maculata
Salutaridine is a key morphinan alkaloid that serves as a critical biosynthetic precursor in the production of various opium alkaloids. This bioactive compound can be found in medicinal herbs such as Papaver somniferum, Fissistigma oldhamii, and Cissampelos capensis.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Fissistigma oldhamii
Cissampelos capensis
Papaver somniferum
Schisantherin A is a bioactive lignan known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs belonging to the Schisandra genus, such as Schisandra chinensis and Schisandra pubescens.
Associated herbs: 4
Occurs naturally in
Schisandra chinensis
Schisandra pubescens
Schisandra
Secoisolariciresinol is a potent lignan found in various medicinal herbs that exhibits significant biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential anticancer properties. This bioactive compound is present in several botanical species, such as Glehnia littoralis, Taxus wallichiana, and Terminalia pendula var. pendula.
Associated herbs: 9
Occurs naturally in
Glehnia littoralis
Taxus wallichiana
Terminalia pendula var. pendula
Securinine is a bioactive indole alkaloid derived from medicinal plants that is primarily recognized for its potent neurotoxic and anticonvulsant properties. This compound can be found in various herbal species, including Margaritaria discoidea, Flueggea suffruticosa, and Phyllanthus adami.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Margaritaria discoidea
Flueggea suffruticosa
Phyllanthus adami
Sennoside A is a potent anthraquinone glycoside primarily utilized in herbal medicine for its stimulant laxative effects on the colon. This bioactive compound is most notably found in medicinal plants such as Senna alexandrina var. alexandrina, Senna, and Rheum tanguticum.
Associated herbs: 4
Occurs naturally in
Rheum tanguticum
Senna
Senna alexandrina var. alexandrina
Shanzhiside methyl ester is a bioactive iridoid glycoside known for its diverse pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective activities. This compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Phlomoides umbrosa, Phlomoides rotata, and Barleria trispinosa.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Phlomoides umbrosa
Phlomoides rotata
Barleria trispinosa
Silydianin is a bioactive flavonoid derivative known for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties within medicinal plants. It is most notably found in the seeds of Silybum marianum, commonly known as milk thistle.
Associated herbs: 1
Sinensetin is a bioactive polymethoxylated flavone recognized for its significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and potential anti-cancer properties. This compound can be found in various medicinal plants, including species such as Orthosiphon aristatus (Java tea) and members of the Ocimum genus.
Associated herbs: 3
Occurs naturally in
Orthosiphon aristatus var. aristatus
Orthosiphon aristatus
Ocimum
Sophoridine is a bioactive quinolizidine alkaloid known for its significant pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antimicrobial activities. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs of the Sophora genus, such as Sophora flavescens, Sophora alopecuroides, and other species within the Sophora lineage.
Associated herbs: 4
Strictosidine is a key indole alkaloid that serves as the universal biosynthetic precursor for a vast array of complex monoterpene indole alkaloids. This bioactive compound is found in various medicinal plants, including Rauvolfia serpentina, Chimaarrhis turbinata, and Catharanthus roseus.
Associated herbs: 4
Occurs naturally in
Rauvolfia serpentina
Chimarrhis turbinata
Catharanthus roseus
Tagitinin-C is a bioactive sesquiterpene lactone known for its significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic properties. This compound is primarily found in medicinal plants such as Tithonia diversifolia, commonly known as Mexican sunflower.
Associated herbs: 1
Tinosporiside is a bioactive iridoid glycoside known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This specific compound is primarily found in medicinal plants such as Tinospora cordifolia, commonly known as Guduchi.
Associated herbs: 1
Trifolirhizin is a bioactive flavonoid glycoside known for its potential pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Sophora flavescens, Sophora tonkinensis, and Caragana microphylla.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Sophora flavescens
Sophora tonkinensis
Caragana microphylla
Tubuloside B is a bioactive phenylethanoid glycoside known for its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs of the Cistanche genus, such as Cistanche tubulosa, Cistanche salsa, and other species within the Cistanche family.
Associated herbs: 4
Valerenic acid is a sesquiterpenoid compound primarily recognized for its sedative and anxiolytic properties, which function by modulating GABA receptors in the central nervous system. It is most notably found in medicinal herbs such as Valeriana officinalis, Valeriana sisymbriifolia, and Nardostachys jatamansi.
Associated herbs: 3
Occurs naturally in
Nardostachys jatamansi
Valeriana officinalis
Valeriana sisymbriifolia
Vicenin II is a bioactive flavonoid characterized by its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which contribute to the therapeutic efficacy of various medicinal plants. This specific compound can be found in several botanical sources, including Prosopis, Costus spiralis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Associated herbs: 5
Visnagin is a bioactive alkaloid primarily known for its potent smooth muscle relaxant properties, which are frequently utilized to treat spasms in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. This compound is most notably found in medicinal herbs such as Viscum album (mistletoe) and Visnaga daucoides (toothache plant).
Associated herbs: 1
Xanthones are a class of bioactive polyphenolic compounds known for their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. These compounds are found in various medicinal plants, such as Pinus, Securidaca inappendiculata, and Hypericum perforatum.
Associated herbs: 7
Zeatin is a potent natural cytokinin that plays a crucial role in regulating plant growth, cell division, and development. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal and nutritional plants, including Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria, Phaseolus vulgaris, and Phaseolus lunatus.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria
Phaseolus vulgaris
Phaseolus lunatus
Zerumbone is a sesquiterpene compound found in various medicinal plants, renowned for its significant anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-microbial properties. It is primarily extracted from herbs such as Zingiber zerumbet (shampoo ginger), as well as other members of the Zingiber and Curcuma genera.
Associated herbs: 6
Adenine is a crucial purine nucleobase that serves as a fundamental building block for DNA, RNA, and energy-carrying molecules like ATP within biological systems. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Zingiber officinale (ginger), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), and certain organisms like Paratinospora sagittata.
Associated herbs: 9
Occurs naturally in
Paratinospora sagittata
Zingiber officinale
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Alpha-hederin is a bioactive triterpenoid saponin known for its significant pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and wound-healing activities. This compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Clematis parviloba, Nigella sativa, and Nigella sativa var. hispidula.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Clematis parviloba
Nigella sativa
Nigella sativa var. hispidula
Arecoline is a psychoactive alkaloid found in certain medicinal plants that acts as a stimulant by interacting with muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the nervous system. This bioactive compound is most notably found in the seeds of the areca palm, such as Areca catechu.
Associated herbs: 2
Benzyl isothiocyanate is a potent bioactive compound known for its significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Ochradenus arabicus, Tropaeolum majus, and Drypetes gossweileri.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Ochradenus arabicus
Tropaeolum majus
Drypetes gossweileri
Cannabinol (CBN) is a bioactive cannabinoid produced through the oxidation of THC when cannabis is exposed to heat, light, or air over time. This compound is primarily found in various species of the Cannabis genus, such as Cannabis sativa.
Associated herbs: 2
Carboxylic acids are essential bioactive compounds characterized by the presence of a carboxyl functional group, which plays a crucial role in the metabolic processes and therapeutic activities of medicinal plants. These organic acids are found in various therapeutic herbs, such as Opuntia ficus-indica, Asparagus racemosus, and Parkia timoriana.
Associated herbs: 7
Occurs naturally in
Opuntia ficus-indica
Asparagus racemosus
Parkia timoriana
Cellulose is a complex structural polysaccharide that serves as a vital dietary fiber, aiding in digestive health and regulating glucose absorption within the body. It is commonly found in the plant cell walls of various medicinal herbs, including Sideroxylon spinosum, Deguelia scandens, and Dendrobium officinale.
Associated herbs: 6
Occurs naturally in
Sideroxylon spinosum
Deguelia scandens
Dendrobium officinale
Codeine is an alkaloid derived from opium that acts as a central nervous system depressant to provide potent analgesic and antitussive effects. It is primarily extracted from medicinal plants within the Papaver genus, most notably from Papaver somniferum (the opium poppy).
Associated herbs: 2
