Asatone是从细辛中分离得到的一种活性成分，具有抗炎活性，能够通过活化 NF-κB 及下调 MAPK 信号通路中的 ERK、JNK 和 p38 发挥作用。

Methyl kakuol 对 TRPA1 受体具有激活作用，EC50 为 0.27 µM。

Kakuol, a natural product isolated and purified from the roots of Asarum sieboldii Miq. with antifungal activity, can completely inhibit the mycelial growth of Botrytis cinerea Pers ex Fr and Cladosporium cucumerinum Ellis & Arthur at 50 microg ml (-1) and 30 microg ml (-1), respectively, and is able to inhibit the DNA relaxation mediated by the human enzyme.

Beta-asarone is a major ingredient of Acorus tatarinowii Schott, penetrates blood brain barrier, with the properties of immunosuppression, central nervous system inhibition, sedation, and hypothermy. Beta-asarone protects against Parkinson’s disease .