beta-Amyrone has antifungal activity against Chikungunya virus replication with an EC50 of 86 uM. beta-Amyrone has anti-inflammatory activity through inhibiting the expression of COX-2. beta-Amyrone exhibits anti-α-glucosidase inhibitory activity and moderate AChE activity. β-Amyrone can be used in the research of disease like inflammation, infection, and obesity.

Suxibuzone is a drug used for joint and muscular pain. It is a prodrug of the non steroidal anti inflammatory drug phenylbutazone, and is commonly used in horses.

Germacrone, a major active component found in Curcuma zedoaria oil product, shows anti-inflammatory, antiandrogenic, and antivirus activities. It also inhibits the proliferation of glioma cells by promoting apoptosis.