Borapetoside E has anti-hyperglycemic activity, it can significantly reduce serum glucose levels at dose-dependent manners in alloxan-induced hyperglycemic mice and db/db type 2 diabetic mice.

Kinetin is a type of cytokinin, a class of plant hormone that promotes cell division.

Asparagusic acid is unique to asparagus. It is responsible for the odorous urine excreted after eating asparagus. Its derivatives ihydroasparagusic acid have an anti-inflammatory effect.