Bixin is isolated from the seeds of Bixa orellana and possesses anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Bixin treatment ameliorated cardiac dysfunction through inhibiting fibrosis, inflammation, and ROSgeneration.
Huangjiangsu A has hepatoprotective potential against H2O2-induced cytotoxicity and ROSgeneration and could be promising as potential therapeutic agents for liver diseases. Huangjiangsu A is isolated from D. villosa.