Magnoloside B, a phenylethanol glycoside from the fruit of Magnolia officinalis, is an α-glucosidase inhibitor with protective effects against free radical-induced oxidative damage and can be used in cancer research.

4-O-Methyl honokiol (4-O-Methylhonokiol) is a lignan-like compound obtained from Magnolia officinalis and Magnolia officinalis. It is a PPARγ agonist with antiangiogenic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, and it can inhibit the activity of NF-κB, which can be used in cancer research.

Magnoloside A (Magloside A) is a phenylethanol glycoside from M. obovata Thunb, a calmodulin phosphatase inhibitor.