Protogracillin is a steroidal saponin isolated from Dioscorea zingiberensis Wright (DZW) which may inhibit platelet aggregation (PAG) and thrombosis. Steroidal saponins from DZW rhizomes have the potential to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by anti-thrombotic action.

Guanfu base I is an active metabolite of Guanfu base A, isolated from Aconitum coreanum. It have a potent anti-arrhythmic effect.

Octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) is utilized to esterify starch, producing octenyl succinylated starch (OS-starch), a hydrocolloid with amphiphilic properties.