Xanthoangelol, which can be extracted from Angelica keiskei, inhibits obesity-induced inflammatory responses.Xanthoangelol has antimicrobial activity, inhibits monoamine oxidase, and induces apoptosis in neuroblastoma and leukemia cells.

Adoxosidic acid is a SERT enhancer can be extracted from N. jatamansi and can be used in antidepressant research.

Caprylic acid is found naturally in coconuts and breast milk. It is an oily liquid with a slightly unpleasant rancid taste that is minimally soluble in water. Caprylic acid is used commercially in the production of esters used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dye.