Desoxo-narchinol A exhibits protective effects against LPS-induced endotoxin shock and inflammation through p38 deactivation, it shows inhibitory activity against LPS-induced NO production. Desoxo-narchinol A shows cytotoxic activity against P-388 cells.

Imperialine 3-β-D-glucoside is a natural product. Imperialine 3-β-D-glucoside may exhibit anti-tumor properties against multi-drug resistant tumor cells.

Nudol is a phenanthrene compound that has anti-cancer activity. Nudol inhibits cell proliferation, induces cell apoptosis. Nudol inhibits MMP-2M and MMP-9 activity (Ki: 988.9 nM, 1.76 μM, respectively). Nudol can be used in the research of cancers, such as osteosarcoma.