Sophocarpine, a major ingredient of Sophora alopecuroides, has a wide range of pharmacological effects.

Chrysophanic acid (Chrysophanol), a natural anthraquinone isolated from Dianella longifolia, is a EGFR/mTOR pathway inhibitor.

Curcumol is a pure monomer isolated from Rhizoma Curcumaeis with antitumor activities.

Cephalomannine is an active anti-cancer agent obtained from Taxus yunnanensis and has an antineoplastic effect on tumors found in mice.

Paeoniflorin is a herbal constituent extracted from the root of Paeonia albiflora Pall.

Geniposide is an iridoid glycoside isolated from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis.

Genipin is an active aglycone derived from an iridoid glycoside called geniposide, which is found in the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis.  

Geniposidic acid is an iridoid glucoside, used to treat inflammation, jaundice and hepatic disorders.