Loliolid is a germination inhibitor, and a repellent for ants (Atta cephalotes).It has cytostatic activity against carcnoma and leukaemia cells.

Nardoaristolone B, a nor-sesquiterpenoid with an unusual fused ring system and having protective effects on the injury of neonatal rat cardiomyocytes.

Coretinphencone is a natural product that is isolated from the buds of Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt.