Resinacein L is an inhibitor for α-glucosidase with an IC50 of 0.635 mM. Resinacein L slows down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, thereby decreasing postprandial blood glucose.

Hirudonucleodisulfide B is a heterocyclic compound that can be found in Whitmania pigra. Hirudonucleodisulfide B shows moderately anti-anoxic activity.

Demethoxycurcumin is a potential additive natural product in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in drug-resistant cancers.