(+)-lyoniresinol-3-alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside is a lignan that is (+)-lyoniresinol substituted by a beta-D-glucopyranosyl moiety at position 3 via a glycosidic linkage. Isolated from the root barks of Stemmadenia minima and Lycium chinense, it exhibits antimicrobial activities. It has a role as a metabolite, an antibacterial agent and an antifungal agent.

Caulilexin C shows inhibitory activity on human Acyl CoA: cholesterol transferase I (hACATI) and on human Acyl CoA: cholesterol transferase 2 (hACAT2) at 100 mug/ml. 1-Methoxy-1H-indole-3-acetonitrile is a member of indoles.

Herniarin is a member of the class of coumarins that is coumarin substituted by a methoxy group at position 7. It has a role as a fluorochrome.

Coumarin is an anticoagulant and photoprotective drug; it also has antiulcerogenic activity, which may influence the secretion control mediated by the parasympathetic system. Coumarin is a potent inducer of aflatoxin B1-aldehyde reductase, has chemoprevention of aflatoxin B1 hepatocarcinogenesis. Coumarin is a chromenone having the keto group located at the 2-position. It has a role as a fluorescent dye, a plant metabolite and a human metabolite.