Butin is a major biologically active flavonoid isolated from the heartwood of Dalbergia odorifera with oral activity, with strong antioxidant, antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory activities. Butin significantly alleviates myocardial infarction and improves heart function, together with prevents diabetes-induced cardiac oxidative damage in rat.

Arundinin is a natural product for research related to life sciences.

Beta-Asarone may be a potential preventive drug for Alzheimer's disease.