Elaiophylin shows antiprotozoal activity against Plasmodium falciparum K1a and Trypanosoma brucei brucei GUTat 3.1 strains with IC50 of 0.36 μM and 0.45 μM, respectively.

Taxifolin 7-O-β-D-glucoside is a flavonoid mainly found in endosperm and involved in defense against pathogens and UV damage.

Dihydroartemisinin is widely used as an intermediate in the preparation of other artemisinin-derived antimalarial drugs, is recommended as the first-line anti-malarial drug with low toxicity. Dihydroartemisinin possesses promising anticancer activities and induce cancer cell death through apoptotic pathways.