7,2',4'-Trihydroxy-5-methoxy-3-arylcoumarin shows activity in inhibiting prostate specific antigen (PSA) secreted from androgen dependent prostate cancer cell line, LNCaP cells.

Aralosides possess protective effect against experimental myocardial ischemia and infarction, the mechanism of myocardial protection may be attributed to the amelioration of FFA metabolic deterioration and membrane peroxidation induced by oxygen free radicals. Aralosides have anti-inflammatory effect, they also can effectively prevent acute alcoholic liver injury.

Gomisin F is a natural product of Schisandra, Schisandraceae. Gomisin F can be used as a reference standard.