N-benzylpalmitamide inhibits fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) in a time-dependent manner and could potentially offer a good alternative for the treatment of pain, inflammation and CNS degenerative disorders.

Neocnidilide is an alkyl phthalate derived from Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong with the ability to inhibit the growth of mycotoxin-producing fungi and to kill insects.

3'-O-Methylbatatasin III is a natural compound from the orchid plant Bletilla splendens with antibiotic activity and antispasmodic activity.