Silibinin (Silybin) is the major active constituent of silymarin, a standardized extract of the milk thistle seeds, containing a mixture of flavonolignans consisting of silibinin, isosilibinin, silicristin, silidianin and others. Silibinin itself is a mixture of two diastereomers, silybin A and silybin B, in approximately equimolar ratio. Both in vitro and animal research suggest that silibinin has hepatoprotective (antihepatotoxic) properties that protect liver cells against toxins. Silibinin has also demonstrated in vitro anti-cancer effects against human prostate adenocarcinoma cells, estrogen-dependent and -independent human breast carcinoma cells, human ectocervical carcinoma cells, human colon cancer cells, and both small and nonsmall human lung carcinoma cells.

HTHQ (HTHQ(1-O-Hexyl-2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone)), a hydroquinone monoalkyl ether, is an effective anti-oxidative agent. HTHQ is a potent anti-lipid-peroxidative compound and its antioxidation activity to be extremely elevated in biological systems, such as that of liver microsomes via the generation of stable free radicals.

Glucosamine hydrochloride (Chitosamine hydrochloride) is commonly used as a treatment for osteoarthritis, although its acceptance as a medical therapy varies.

Chlorogenic acid, as a major phenolic compound in honeysuckle, possesses potential antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. It can be utilized in research related to the treatment of advanced cancer and impaired glucose tolerance.

Methylprednisolone Acetate(Depo-Medrate) has the ability to inhibit oxygen free radicals and can be used to treat acute spinal cord injuries.