Melongenamides B-D and Cannabisin F have anti-inflammatory activity, they exhibit inhibitions of nitric oxide production in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages with IC50 values ranging from 16.2 to 58.5 uM.

(-)(Clausenamide) 是从黄皮 (Clausena lansium (Lour) skeels) 的树叶中分离出来的一种活性生物碱，在正常生理和病理条件下提高认知功能。(-)Clausenamide 抑制 β-淀粉样蛋白 (Aβ) 毒性，通过抑制 tau 蛋白磷酸化阻止神经纤维缠结的形成。(-)Clausenamide 对 Aβ25-35 的刺激具有显著的神经保护作用。(-)Clausenamide 可用于阿尔兹海默症的研究。

4-O-Methylbutein (2',3,4'-trihydroxy-4-methoxychalcone) may have anti-inflammation activity, it is a potent heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) inducer, the upregulation of HO-1 has proven to be a useful tool for fighting inflammation.