4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde shows an inhibitory effect on the GABA transaminase to contribute to an antiepileptic and anticonvulsive activity.

2-Heptanol is one of chemical constituents identified in the essential oil of rhizome of Curcuma angustifolia and Curcuma zedoaria. Rhizome essential oil exhibited good antimicrobial and antioxidant activity.

Prunetin significantly reduces serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and mortality in mice challenged with lipopolysaccharide.