Methyl 3-O-feruloylquinate inhibits the activity of bacteria and viruses and to regulate immunity.

Polyphenolic compounds with molecular weights of around 500-3000 daltons and containing enough hydroxyl groups (1-2 per 100 MW) for effective cross linking of other compounds (ASTRINGENTS).

Alpha-Angelica Lactone has cardiotonic activity may exert their effects by providing an increased contraction-dependent calcium pool to be released upon systolic depolarization.?