2H-Naphth[2′,1′:4,5]indeno[1,2-d][1,3]dioxole, pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione deriv showed high local anti-inflammatory potency and high lung selectivity when tested on Sprague Dawley rats.

Kuwanon G as dual inhibitors of PTP1B and α-glucosidase enzymes, as well as insulin sensitizers, it may potentially be utilized as an effective treatment for Type II diabetes mellitus.

Perillartine is a sweetener, which activates the taste receptor type 1 member 2 (Tas1r2) subunit in a species-dependent manner.