Endogenous agonist at orexin receptors (Ki values are 20 and 38 nM for OX1 and OX2 receptors respectively). Stimulates feeding following central administration and may be involved in the control of sleep-wake cycle and other hypothalamic functions.

Myoseverin，一种多核肌管可逆裂变成单核片段的诱导剂，影响多种生长因子、免疫调节、细胞外基质重塑和应激反应基因的表达，与伤口愈合和组织再生相关途径的激活一致。

Alisol C 23-acetate 是从泽泻中分离出来的天然产物，口服后能显着而强烈地抑制 DTH 反应，具有抗菌活性。