Lupeol palmitate is a naturally occurring compound that can be extracted from Ligularia songarica and has antiulcer activity and gastrointestinal protection.

Gastric Inhibitory Peptide, porcine is a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, is a 42 amino acid intestinal hormone with effects on fat and glucose metabolism.

Neocnidilide is an alkyl phthalate derived from Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong with the ability to inhibit the growth of mycotoxin-producing fungi and to kill insects.