Crocin-4, a carotenoid constituent of saffron, is a potent and brain-penetrant antioxidant agent. Crocin-4 can inhibit the aggregation and the concomitant deposition of Aβ fibrils in the brain. Crocin-4 can be used for the research of Alzheimer's Disease. Crocin-4 also exhibits antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities.

JTS-653 is a highly potent and selective transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) antagonist in vitro and in vivo. JTS-653 attenuates chronic pain refractory to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.

Methysticin is a kavalactone isolated from the kava roots. Methylsticin exhibit osteoclast formation inhibitory activity.