Aralosides possess protective effect against experimental myocardial ischemia and infarction, the mechanism of myocardial protection may be attributed to the amelioration of FFA metabolic deterioration and membrane peroxidation induced by oxygen free radicals. Aralosides have anti-inflammatory effect, they also can effectively prevent acute alcoholic liver injury.

Methyl 3-[2-[[(4R)-4-cyano-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-methylhexyl]methylamino]ethyl]benzoate is a biochemical reagent that can be used to synthesize active compounds.

Bayogenin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside is a natural product from Polygala japonica Houtt.