3'-O-Methylorobol exhibits moderate antioxidant activity in the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging assay, it also exerts potential analgesic properties. 3'-O-Methylorobol can increase osteoblast differentiation.
6,8-Diprenylorobol possesses weaker anti-H. pylori activity, it may be a useful chemopreventive agent for peptic ulcer or gastric cancer in H. pylori-infected individuals.