The lignans have the anti-lipid peroxidative effect and the terpenoids show an inhibition activity of cholesterol biosynthesis.Kadsura heteroclita has extensive clinical applications.

• 广东海风藤的化学成分主要是木脂素和萜类，均为其有效成分，分别有抗脂质的过氧化作用和抑制胆固醇生物合成作用。