Compounds
The active chemical compounds that give botanical substances their effects.
Terpenes
Aromatic compounds found in many plants that contribute to scent, flavor, and therapeutic effects. Terpenes play a key role in the entourage effect.
Flavonoids
Plant metabolites with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties found across many botanical substances.
Cannabinoids
Chemical compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system, found primarily in cannabis.
Alkaloids
Nitrogen-containing compounds with potent pharmacological effects, found in kratom, kava, kanna, and many other plants.
Peptides
Short chains of amino acids with specific biological activity, used as nootropics and for recovery.