Phenols

Erianin, often used as an antipyretic and analgesic agent, it also has antiangiogenic action by inhibiting endothelial metabolism in a JNK/SAPK-dependent manner and inducing endothelial cytoskeletal disorganisation.

Paeonol , the main active compound of the traditionally used Chinese herb Paeonia lactiflora Pallas, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and cardiovascular protective activities;Paeonol inhibits U937 monocyte adhesion to HUVECs stimulated by TNF-α, the inhibitory effect of paeonol on ICAM-1 production may be mediated by inhibiting p38, ERK and NF-κB signaling pathways, which are involved in TNF-α-induced ICAM-1 production, thus, paeonol may be beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis.

Dihydrokavain may play an important role in regulation of GABAergic neurotransmission, it non-competitively inhibits the specific binding of [3H]-batrachotoxinin-A 20-alpha-benzoate to receptor site 2 of voltage-gated Na+ channels. Dihydrokavain may treat sleep disturbances, as well as stress and anxiety.