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Cepharanthine is best known for its anti-inflammatory properties. In Japan, since the 1950s it has been used as a drug against leukopenia, snake bites, alopecia, and xerostomia. Moreover, it has been studied and shown to be highly effective for other biological application

Gastrodin is a natural compound in the phenol glycoside compound class. It has been primarily known in Chinese medicine as the active component of the orchid Gastrodia elata and Galeola faberi.

First and foremost, Ferulic acid supplements have established antioxidative properties. Like other similar phenolic compounds, the Ferulic acid structure can act as one hydrogen donor. Such donors can inhibit any formed free radicals like superoxide and nitric oxide. These reactive molecules could affect proteins, healthy lipids, and nucleic acids promoting skin aging. Due to this, ferulic acid has gained a lot of interest primarily in cosmetics as an anti-aging additive.

Carnosic acid is primarily used as an antioxidant for food and non-food purposes. It can react with reactive oxygen species, hence, protecting the skin, cells, and sensitive biochemicals.

Synonyms: Arteannuic acid, Arteannuinic acid, Artemisic acid, Artemisininic acid, Qing Hao acid

Glycyrrhetinic acid is a natural compound triterpenoid compound class. Together with its glycosilated counterpart Glycyrrhizic acid it can mainly be isolated from liqorice Glycyrrhiza glabra root.

Glycyrrhizic acid is a natural compound in the saponin – triterpene glycoside compound class. It has a sweet taste and is the main component of liqourice Glycyrrhiza glabra root.

Most commonly it is found in various fruits and vegetables like apples, several types of berries, and much more. However, the abundance in plant-based foods and solubility of Ursolic acid is quite low, ursolic acid powder supplements are highly popular.

Maslinic acid and its derivatives have been widely studied for their anti-cancer properties. It has shown the ability to inhibit cancer formation and growth by various cellular pathways like apoptosis, induction of oxidative stress, and more.

4-Hydroxycinnamic acid (p-Coumaric acid) is a natural cinnamic acid derivative. It can be located in various foods like peanuts, tomatoes, garlic and drinks like wine and tea. However, 4-Hydroxycinnamic acid can also be produced from lignin and by biosynthetic methods.

Synonyms: (+)-Dipsacobioside, Akebia saponin PD, Akeboside Stc, Cephalaroside C, Dipsacoside A, Dipsacus saponin L, Glycoside L-E1, Hederoside C, Helixin, Kalopanaxsaponin A, Koronaroside A, Nepalin 2, Prosapogenin CP3b, Pulchinenoside BD, Pulsatilla saponin A, Sapindoside A, Tauroside E

Palmitoleic acid is a natural compound in the fatty acid class. It is Omega-7 fatty acid – 7th atom in the carbon chain is the site of unsaturation. Palmitoleic acid is a principal constituent of glycerides and human adipose tissue.

Ellagic acid is a natural compound in the polyphenol compound class. It can be located in various oak species like the North American white oak Quercus alba. It can also be obtained from various foods like blackberries, pomegranates, raspberries, and walnuts, as well as oak-aged drinks like whiskey.

Oleanolic acid, like other triterpenoids, has gained attention due to its similarity with various steroids. Therefore, it has been extensively studied for its activity against cancer by identifying multiple cellular pathways, for example, induction of apoptosis

One of the main applications of Usnic acid is as an anti-bacterial compound. It has shown activity against a large variety of Gram-positive bacteria including strains from clinically isolated ones. Anti-bacterial properties are also used in cosmetics in toothpaste and various creams as a preservative tool.

Chlorogenic acid is a natural compound derived from caffeic acid and quinic acid. As it is intermediate in the synthesis of lignin, it can be found in a variety of plants in nature, but most prominently can be found in bamboo, a small tree native to china Eucommia ulmoides, Olive and Coffee Seeds, green tea, peaches, prunes, eggplant, and more.

Rosmarinic acid is a natural compound in the polyphenol compound class. It can be found in rosemary Salvia rosmarinus L. where its name has been derived but also can be located in mint, sage, and other culinary spices and herbs.

Mangiferin is a natural compound in the flavonoid-type compound class. It is a glucoside of another flavonoid – xanthonoid. In nature, it can be located in various sources like Arabica coffee, Algerian iris, and cotton tree, but mainly it is known from the leaves and bark of the mango tree Mangifera indica.

Synonyms: (15Z)-Tetracosenoic acid, Nevonic acid, Selacholeic acid

Synonyms: Methyl 3-oxolup-20(29)-en-28-oate, Methyl betulonate, 3-Oxobetulinic acid methyl ester, Liquidambaric acid methyl ester, Liquidambronic acid methyl ester

Synonyms: 3-Oxobetulinic acid, (+)-Betulonic acid, Betulonic acid, Liquidambaric acid, Liquidambronic acid, MJ 347-RS, NSC 152534