Visnagin is furanochromone and one of the main compounds of Ammi visnaga L. (syn. Khella) that can be frequently found in ethnomedical formulations in Asia and the Middle East. Visnagin possess analgesic properties due to its calcium channel blocking properties and act in an anti-inflammatory manner by inhibiting AP-1 and NF-κB signaling.

Jatrorrhizine is an active component of the traditional Chinese herb Coptis chinensis, which has been used to prevent and treat metabolic disorders. It is also found plants such as Enantia chlorantha, Thalictrum lucidumm, Thalictrum revolutum. Jatrorrhizine possesses antifungal, antibacterial activity. It has low toxicity and was studied in mouse models of obesity and hypercholesterolemia. The mechanism of action of Jatrorrhizine is not fully elucidated. The compound blocks alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenoreceptors, monoamine oxidase A and B.