Methyl linoleate has antioxidant activity.

3-O-α-L-Rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranosyl hederagenin28-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl ester is a hederagenin-type saponin with antitumor and anti-inflammatory properties.

6''-O-acetylsaikosaponin A is an acetyl saikosaponin isolated from the roots of Bupleurum chinense. Itshows some osteoclast-inhibiting activities.