Wulignan A1 exhibits activity against leukemia P-388 in vitro; it also may have anti-influenza virus H1N1 and H1N1-TR (a Tamiflu drug resistant virus strain) activities.

6-Chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-Glucuronide (cyclohexylammonium salt) is a chromogenic substrate for β-glucuronidase. 6-Chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-Glucuronide (cyclohexylammonium salt) can be used in the histochemical analysis of β-glucuronidase activity.

Emodin 6-O-β-D-glucoside can protect barrier integrity and inhibit HMGB1-mediated inflammatory responses, which suggests a potential use as a therapy for sepsis or septic shock.