4(15),5,10(14)-Germacratrien-1-ol is a natural product isolated and purified from the roots of Acorus calamus L..

Shyobunone, a natural product isolated and purified from the rhizomes of Acorus calamus L. with insecticidal and repellant activity, exhibits strong contact toxicity against Lasioderma serricorne (LS adults with LD50 values of 20.24 and 24.19 ug/adult, respectively and they are strongly repellent against Tribolium castaneum (TC) at 78.63 nL/cm2.

Veraguensin has activity against trypomastigote T. cruzi. and antileishmanial activity. It comes from the rhizomes of acorus tatarinowii.

3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamyl alcohol, a natural product isolated and purified from the root of Acorus gramineus., shows significant antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities.