Hinokiflavone 是一种 SUMO protease 抑制剂，可抑制 sentrin 特异性蛋白酶 1 (SENP1) 的活性。Hinokiflavone 具有明显的细胞毒性，能抑制MMP-9的活性。

Pinusolide, a natural potent and specific PAF antagonist isolated and purified from the barks of Biota orientalis L., inhibits 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO)-dependent leukotriene C4 (LTC4) generation in immunoglobulin E (IgE)/Ag-induced bone marrow-derived mast cells (BMMCs) in a concentration-dependent manner.

Communic acid, a natural product isolated and purified from the branchs of Platycladus orientalis with cytotoxic activity, has antimicrobial activity and exhibits modulatory activity in potentiating antibiotic activity against effluxing strains.

1,7-Diepi-8,15-cedranediol is a natural product isolated and purified from the leaves of Platycladus orientalis.