Astragenol is an intermediate used for Astragenol derivative synthesis. Astragenol derivatives are promising anti-inflammatory agents for prostate cancer research.

Formononetin is a phytoestrogen from the root of Astragalus membranaceus and an O-methylated isoflavone.

5β-Hydroxybufotalin (compound 6) is an anticancer agent that can effectively inhibit the growth activity of cancer cells. 5β-Hydroxybufotalin is also a natural product obtained from the chinese traditional drug Ch'an Su.