Tubeimoside II is a natural analogue of oleanane type of triterpenoid saponin and shows anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antitumor-promoting effects.

Bayogenin can be found in tubers of bolbostemma paniculatum with moderate potency inhibition of gly-cogen phosphorylase.

Tubeimoside III, an extract from bolbostemma paniculatum, has anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities.