Alpha-amyrin is a bioactive triterpene found in various medicinal plants that is widely recognized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties. This compound is a key constituent in several botanical species, including Kalanchoe pinnata, Nelumbo nucifera, and Cichorium intybus.
Associated herbs: 32
Occurs naturally in
Kalanchoe pinnata
Nelumbo nucifera
Cichorium intybus
Forskolin is a potent bioactive diterpene found in medicinal herbs that works by stimulating the enzyme adenylate cyclase, thereby increasing intracellular levels of cyclic AMP. This compound is primarily derived from plants in the Coleus genus, most notably Coleus barbatus and Coleus barbatus var. barbatus.
Associated herbs: 3
Hyoscyamine is a tropane alkaloid that acts as a competitive antagonist for muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, primarily used medically to treat gastrointestinal spasms and motion sickness. This bioactive compound is found in various medicinal and toxic plants, including species such as Datura, Datura ferox, and Przewalskia tangutica.
Associated herbs: 15
Naringin is a bioactive flavanone glycoside known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective properties. This compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Lavandula stoechas, Pyrrosia longifolia, and Panax ginseng.
Associated herbs: 16
Piperine is a bioactive alkaloid responsible for the pungent, spicy flavor and various pharmacological properties, such as enhancing nutrient absorption and providing anti-inflammatory effects. This compound is primarily found in herbs like Piper nigrum (black pepper), Piper retrofractum (long pepper), and Evolvulus alsinoides.
Associated herbs: 7
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive bioactive compound found in various medicinal plants known for its potential anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties. It is most notably extracted from species such as Cannabis sativa, Cannabis, and Trema micranthum.
Associated herbs: 3
Cardenolides are a class of cardiac glycosides characterized by a five-membered lactone ring, which exerts potent effects on the heart muscle by inhibiting the sodium-potassium pump. These bioactive compounds are found in various medicinal herbs, such as Digitalis lanata, Pergularia tomentosa, and Calotropis gigantea.
Associated herbs: 15
Occurs naturally in
Pergularia tomentosa
Digitalis lanata
Calotropis gigantea
Chrysophanol is a bioactive anthraquinone compound found in various medicinal herbs, known for its significant pharmacological properties including anti-inflammatory, laxative, and potential anticancer activities. It is a key constituent in several plant species, such as Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae, Picramnia latifolia, and Rumex abyssinicus.
Associated herbs: 32
Occurs naturally in
Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae
Picramnia latifolia
Rumex abyssinicus
Gastrodin is a bioactive phenolic glucoside known for its neuroprotective and sedative properties, often used in traditional medicine to treat dizziness, epilepsy, and insomnia. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Gastrodia elata and Cremastra appendiculata, though it is also present in species like Datura stramonium.
Associated herbs: 5
Occurs naturally in
Gastrodia elata
Cremastra appendiculata
Datura stramonium
Liquiritigenin is a natural flavanone known for its diverse pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor properties. It is a key bioactive constituent found in various medicinal herbs, such as Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), Polygonatum kingianum, and Caragana stenophylla.
Associated herbs: 13
Occurs naturally in
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Polygonatum kingianum
Caragana stenophylla
Luteolin 7-O-glucoside is a bioactive flavonoid derivative known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This specific compound can be found in various medicinal plants, including Cistus creticus, Salix babylonica f. babylonica, and Origanum vulgare.
Associated herbs: 29
Occurs naturally in
Cistus creticus
Salix babylonica f. babylonica
Origanum vulgare
Pulegone is a naturally occurring monoterpene ketone found in various essential oils, known for its potent aromatic properties and potential biological activities. This bioactive compound is characteristic of several medicinal herbs, including Mentha pulegium, Clinopodium menthifolium subsp. ascendens, and Nepeta tenuifolia.
Associated herbs: 20
Occurs naturally in
Clinopodium menthifolium subsp. ascendens
Mentha pulegium
Nepeta tenuifolia
Starch is a complex carbohydrate that serves as a primary energy storage molecule within the plant cells. It is commonly found in various medicinal herbs, such as Cyperus rotundus, Gleditsia sinensis, and Ginkgo biloba, where it contributes to the plant's structural and nutritional profile.
Associated herbs: 21
Swertiamarin is a bioactive secoiridoid glycoside known for its significant pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective effects. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs of the Gentianaceae family, such as Swertia japonica, Swertia chirayita, and Swertia mileensis.
Associated herbs: 14
Occurs naturally in
Swertia japonica
Swertia chirayita
Swertia mileensis
Daidzein is a potent isoflavone that functions as a phytoestrogen, often used in traditional medicine for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and bone-protective properties. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal plants, including Scorzoneroides hispidula, Neustanthus phaseoloides, and Dalbergia odorifera.
Associated herbs: 24
Occurs naturally in
Scorzoneroides hispidula
Neustanthus phaseoloides
Dalbergia odorifera
Genistein is a potent bioactive isoflavone known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and phytoestrogenic properties, which contribute to its role in cancer prevention and hormone regulation. This compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Ougeinia oojeinensis, Maclura tricuspidata, and Dalbergia odorifera.
Associated herbs: 25
Occurs naturally in
Ougeinia oojeinensis
Maclura tricuspidata
Dalbergia odorifera
Isoliquiritigenin is a potent chalcone known for its diverse pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Polygonatum kingianum, Caragana stenophylla, and Tephrosia sinapou.
Associated herbs: 18
Occurs naturally in
Polygonatum kingianum
Caragana stenophylla
Tephrosia sinapou
Alcohols are a diverse group of bioactive compounds found in medicinal herbs that often serve as essential components of essential oils and contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. Examples of herbs containing these compounds include Vachellia tortilis, Bombax ceiba, and Melissa officinalis.
Associated herbs: 19
Bergapten is a naturally occurring furanocoumarin found in various medicinal plants that is known for its pharmacological activities, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This bioactive compound is commonly present in herbs such as Ficus religiosa, Sambucus nigra, and Cnidium monnieri.
Associated herbs: 23
Citronellol is a natural monoterpene alcohol valued in pharmacology for its potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and insect-repellent properties. This bioactive compound is commonly found in medicinal herbs such as Zanthoxylum leprieurii, Pelargonium graveolens, and Cymbopogon citratus.
Associated herbs: 15
Occurs naturally in
Zanthoxylum leprieurii
Pelargonium graveolens
Cymbopogon citratus
Friedelin is a naturally occurring triterpenoid known for its diverse pharmacological activities, including potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Raulinia echinata, Senna siamea, and Acer mandshuricum.
Associated herbs: 35
Imperatorin is a natural coumarin derivative found in various medicinal herbs that exhibits significant pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and neuroprotective effects. This bioactive compound is commonly extracted from plants such as Eremurus persicus, Angelica decursiva, and Angelica dahurica.
Associated herbs: 14
Occurs naturally in
Eremurus persicus
Angelica decursiva
Angelica dahurica
Orientin is a bioactive C-glycosyl flavone known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, including Berula erecta, Lippia origanoides, and Luffa acutangula.
Associated herbs: 25
Phenolic acids are a diverse group of bioactive compounds found in plants that act as potent antioxidants by neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress in the body. These compounds are abundant in various medicinal herbs, including Moringa oleifera, Salvia miltiorrhiza, and Opuntia stricta.
Associated herbs: 12
Salvinorin A is a potent non-alkaloid diterpenoid that acts as a selective kappa-opioid receptor agonist, producing intense hallucinogenic effects. This bioactive compound is found naturally in the leaves of the medicinal herb Salvia divinorum.
Associated herbs: 1
Schaftoside is a bioactive C-glycosyl flavone known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties in medicinal plants. This compound is found in various therapeutic herbs, including Prosopis, Eremostachys rotata, and Arisaema erubescens.
Associated herbs: 17
Sesamin is a bioactive lignan known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. It is primarily found in high concentrations in Sesamum indicum (sesame), but it is also present in medicinal herbs such as Peperomia pellucida and Phryma leptostachya.
Associated herbs: 20
Occurs naturally in
Sesamum indicum
Peperomia pellucida
Phryma leptostachya
Atropine is a tropane alkaloid that acts as a potent anticholinergic agent, primarily used in medicine to treat bradycardia and to reverse the effects of certain nerve agents or pesticides. This bioactive compound is naturally found in several medicinal herbs, including Anisodus tanguticus, Amaryllis, and Hyoscyamus muticus.
Associated herbs: 9
Bornyl acetate is a naturally occurring terpene ester known for its characteristic woody and camphoraceous aroma, frequently utilized in aromatherapy for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties. This bioactive compound is found in various medicinal herbs, including species such as Wurfbainia villosa, Wurfbainia longiligularis, and Lavandula stoechas.
Associated herbs: 19
Occurs naturally in
Wurfbainia villosa
Wurfbainia longiligularis
Lavandula stoechas
Carnosic acid is a potent lipophilic diterpene found in various medicinal herbs, renowned for its strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This bioactive compound is prominently present in plants such as Callicarpa dolichophylla, Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil), and species of the Salvia genus.
Associated herbs: 10
Occurs naturally in
Callicarpa dolichophylla
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Salvia
Coptisine is a quaternary isoquinoline alkaloid known for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. It can be found in various medicinal herbs, including Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron chinense, and Berberis vulgaris.
Associated herbs: 10
Occurs naturally in
Phellodendron chinense
Coptis chinensis
Berberis vulgaris
Corilagin is a bioactive hydrolyzable tannin known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties. This compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Geranium thunbergii, Jatropha podagrica, and Ailanthus altissima.
Associated herbs: 20
Occurs naturally in
Geranium thunbergii
Jatropha podagrica
Ailanthus altissima
Flavones are a diverse class of polyphenolic bioactive compounds known for their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. These compounds are found in various medicinal plants, including Cirsium arvense var. arvense and species within the Feijoa genus, such as Feijoa sellowiana.
Associated herbs: 22
Harmine is a potent beta-carboline alkaloid known for its psychoactive properties and its ability to act as a reversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor (RIMA). This bioactive compound is naturally found in various medicinal plants, such as Peganum harmala, Peganum multisectum, and Banisteriopsis caapi.
Associated herbs: 12
Occurs naturally in
Peganum multisectum
Peganum harmala
Banisteriopsis caapi
Pinocembrin is a natural flavone known for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal plants, including Dysphania incisa, Tripterygium wilfordii, and Populus nigra.
Associated herbs: 16
Occurs naturally in
Dysphania incisa
Tripterygium wilfordii
Populus nigra
Sinapic acid is a potent phenolic compound found in various medicinal herbs that exhibits significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It is a key bioactive constituent in plants such as Eruca vesicaria (arugula), Phyllanthus androgynus, and Castanea crenata (Japanese chestnut).
Associated herbs: 23
Occurs naturally in
Eruca vesicaria
Phyllanthus androgynus
Castanea crenata
Sweroside is a bioactive iridoid glycoside known for its diverse pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and neuroprotective effects. This compound is commonly found in medicinal herbs such as Lonicera quinquelocularis, Lonicera acuminata, and Gentiana siphonantha.
Associated herbs: 18
Occurs naturally in
Lonicera quinquelocularis
Lonicera acuminata
Gentiana siphonantha
Taxifolin is a potent bioactive flavonoid known for its strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective properties. This compound can be found in various medicinal plants, such as Corymbia terminalis, Stizolophus balsamita, and Ficus religiosa.
Associated herbs: 21
Occurs naturally in
Corymbia terminalis
Stizolophus balsamita
Ficus religiosa
Tanshinone I is a bioactive diterpene quinone known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen) and is also associated with species like Aquilaria sinensis.
Associated herbs: 2
Terpenoids are a diverse class of organic compounds derived from five-carbon isoprene units that play crucial roles in the biological activities and aromatic profiles of many medicinal plants. These bioactive molecules are found in various herbs, such as Borassus aethiopum, Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale, and Cymbopogon citratus.
Associated herbs: 29
Occurs naturally in
Borassus aethiopum
Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale
Cymbopogon citratus
Tocopherols are potent fat-soluble antioxidant compounds that protect cells from oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals and preventing lipid peroxidation. These bioactive molecules are found in various medicinal plants, including Prunus mume, Acacia auriculiformis, and Senegalia rugata.
Associated herbs: 28
Arabinose is a natural five-carbon monosaccharide sugar that serves as a key structural component in many plant polysaccharides and bioactive glycosides. This compound can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Panax notoginseng, Phaseolus coccineus, and Kadsura coccinea.
Associated herbs: 23
Occurs naturally in
Panax notoginseng
Phaseolus coccineus
Kadsura coccinea
Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound found in various medicinal herbs that often exhibits significant antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be found in bioactive concentrations within plants such as Pinellia ternata, Euphorbia nivulia, and Smilax riparia.
Associated herbs: 23
Chrysin is a natural bioactive flavonoid known for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. It can be found in various medicinal herbs, such as Dysphania incisa, Oroxylum indicum, and Scutellaria brevibracteata subsp. subvelutina.
Associated herbs: 16
Occurs naturally in
Dysphania incisa
Oroxylum indicum
Scutellaria brevibracteata subsp. subvelutina
Citric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that serves as a key intermediate in metabolic processes and acts as a potent antioxidant within various medicinal plants. This bioactive compound can be found in several botanical species, including Cycas revoluta, Trapa natans var. bispinosa, and Corispermum squarrosum.
Associated herbs: 19
Occurs naturally in
Cycas revoluta
Trapa natans var. bispinosa
Corispermum squarrosum
Colchicine is a potent alkaloid used primarily to treat acute gout attacks and familial Mediterranean fever by inhibiting microtubule polymerization and reducing inflammation. This bioactive compound is found in several medicinal plants, most notably in species such as Colchicum autumnale, Gloriosa superba, and Colchicum szovitsii subsp. brachyphyllum.
Associated herbs: 8
Occurs naturally in
Colchicum
Gloriosa
Colchicum szovitsii subsp. brachyphyllum
20-Hydroxyecdysone is a potent phytoecdysteroid that mimics the natural molting hormone in insects, often used in medicinal contexts for its potential to enhance muscle growth and metabolic activity. This bioactive compound can be found in various medicinal plants, including Vitex cymosa, Helleborus cyclophyllus, and Achyranthes aspera.
Associated herbs: 16
Occurs naturally in
Vitex cymosa
Helleborus cyclophyllus
Achyranthes aspera
Astragaloside IV is a potent bioactive saponin known for its significant pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cardioprotective effects. This compound is primarily found in medicinal herbs such as Astragalus mongholicus and other Astragalus species, and it is also expressed in model plants like Nicotiana benthamiana for biotechnological production.
Associated herbs: 3
Occurs naturally in
Astragalus mongholicus
Astragalus
Nicotiana benthamiana
