Neogambogic acid an active ingredient in garcinia can inhibit the growth of some solid tumors and result in an anticancer effect it may be responsible for the inhibition of proliferation of human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 cells.

ISX-1 inhibits adipogenesis and promotes osteoblastogenesis. ISX-1 can be used in studies about osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Polygalaxanthone XI, a xanthone glycoside isolated from the cortexes of?Polygala tenuifolia, can be used in the study of expectorant, and tranquilizing agent.