1,3-Dicaffeoylquinic acid is a derivative of caffeoylquinic acid, which possesses antioxidant activity and free radical scavenging activity.

Isochlorogenic acid C is a quinic acid. Isochlorogenic acid C possesses potent hepatoprotective and anti-HBV effects, its anti-apoptotic and anti-injury effects could be achieved by its anti-oxidative properties and interfering the caspase-3 and TGF-β1 expressions.