XYLOTRIOSE 是一种天然低聚木糖，作为双歧因子。

Apelin-12 是多肽中最有效的 C 端片段之一，对孤儿受体 APJ 受体具有很高的亲和力。Apelin-12 参与体液平衡的调节和摄食的中枢控制。Apelin-12 阻断HIV-1通过 APJ 受体进入。Apelin-12 具有神经保护作用。

(3R,5R)-1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-7-phenyl-3,5-heptanediol is an antiemetic found in Alpinia officinarum that significantly inhibits copper sulfate-induced emesis in young chicks (with an inhibition rate of 50.9% at a dose of 20 mg/kg and 37.7% at a dose of 50 mg/kg).