6-Prenylnaringenin is an isomer of the potent phytoestrogen, 8-prenylnaringenin. 6-Prenylnaringenin is the most potent compound in the forebrain and acts as a positive allosteric modulator of GABAA at the α+β binding site.

Butein, a plant polyphenol, is isolated from Rhus verniciflua. It can inhibit the activation of protein tyrosine kinase, NF-κB and STAT3, and also can inhibit EGFR.

Daphnin is one of the main coumarin bioactive ingredients with antibacterial activity. Daphnine is isolated from the entire Daphne fragrance, which is a folk medicine used in China to relieve fever.