Kushenol I is a GABAA receptor modulator, it exhibits inhibitory activity against Sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2(SGLT2).Kushenol I is shown to be active against the plant pathogenic fungus Cladosporium cucumerinum.
Kushenol K is a potent and Selective Inhibitor of cGMP Phosphodiesterase 5, it also has inhibitory effects on diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT). Kushenol K shows weak antiviral activity against Herpes simplex virus types I and II.