5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzyl)-6,8-dimethylchroman-4-one has oxygen free radicals(OFRs) scavenging effects, it can scavenge hydroxyl radical(·OH) and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2) in vitro.It shows a strong cytotoxic activity on HeLa-S3 cell.
2-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid glucose ester shows a potent antagonistic activity against platelet activating factor (PAF), it can prevent the mice from the PAF-induced death at a dose of 300 micrograms/mouse.