(20R)-Protopanaxdiol, isolated from the roots of Panax ginseng, has protective effect on myocardial ischemia.

Ecliptasaponin A, a natural triterpenoid glucoside, has protective effects against the pulmonary fibrosis induced by bleomycin via reducing the oxidative stress, lung tissue inflammation, and the subsequent epithelial-mesenchymal transition.

Liensinine, an important functional compound in lotus seeds, has anti-cancer, anti-fibrosis, anti-proliferative, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities.

Diosbulbin B is the main hepatotoxic compound in Airpotato yam, which is traditionally used for treating thyroid disease and cancer.

Bergaptol is a natural furanocoumarin found in the essential oils of citrus including lemon and bergamot.

Schisantherin B is one bioactive of lignans isolated from Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill which has been commonly used as a traditional herbal medicine.

Fraxetin, found in Fraxinus rhynchophylla, shows potent antioxidant activity.