Anti-tumour activity:
Immune enhancement. Increasing IL-2, IL-6 and TNF-α production. Interferon-inducing activity. Inducing cancer cell apoptosis and Cytotoxic effect.
Anti-HIV:
Cytopathic effect. Inhibiting HIV-1 PR enzyme.
Anti-hypertension:
Inhibiting angiotensin-I converting enzyme.
Anti-diabetes:
Adjusting insulin sensitivity.
Anti-hyperlipemia:
Inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis.
Hepatoprotection:
Lowering GOT and GPT. Improving chronic hepatitis.
Anti-thrombogenicity:
Inhibiting patelet aggregation.
Anti-allergy:
Inhibiting histamine release.
Cardiovascular tonic:
Increasing blood flow of coronary artery.