Bakkenolide A has antifeedant and growth inhibitory effects on neonate variegated cutworms, it inhibits leukemia by regulation of HDAC3 and PI3K/Akt-related signaling pathways.
7,8-Didehydrocimigenol can be used for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis. It upregulates PPAR-γ in EC inhibits NF-kB activity of TNF-α-activated EC which leads to selective inhibition of VCAM-1 expression.