Constituent of striated muscle and liver. It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias.

Isobyakangelicol, a coumarin compound present in Angelica dahurica roots, exhibits inhibitory effects on the growth of HeLa and HepG2 cells, with IC50 values of 70.04 μM and 17.97 μM, respectively.

Caryatin is a natural product found in Rhododendron simiarum, and Aeonium decorum. Caryatin shows anti-tumor activity.