Botanical Research
Phytochemicals 101: The Active Compounds Behind Plant Potency
Phytoprana Technical Team 25 September 2025 6 min read
Phytochemicals are the naturally occurring compounds that plants produce for their own defence and function — and they are precisely what make botanicals valuable to human health.
The Major Classes
Alkaloids (nitrogen-containing, often bioactive), flavonoids (antioxidant pigments), terpenoids (aromatic and anti-inflammatory) and glycosides each contribute distinct properties to a plant's profile.
Why Concentration Varies
Soil, climate, harvest timing and processing all influence phytochemical content. Understanding this variability is the foundation of reliable standardisation.
