Benzoylmesaconine is the most abundant component of Wutou decoction which is widely used in China because of its therapeutic effect on rheumatoid arthritis. Benzoylmesconine has analgesic activity.

Foxy-5 is a peptide that mimics the WNT5A protein and is expected to reduce the mobility of the cancer cells. Foxy-5 triggers cytosolic free calcium signaling without affecting β-catenin activation and it impairs the migration and invasion of epithelial cancer cells.

γ-Decalactone is a natural compound.