Coniine hydrochloride, a polyketide-derived alkaloid, is poisonous to humans and animals.

Vasicinone may act as a hepatoprotective agent. (±)-Vasicinone has significant antitussive, expectorant, and bronchodilating activities.

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.