Asebogenin is a compound fractionated from Salvia miltiorrhiza with antifungal activity, inhibition of GPVI-induced platelet reactions, and inhibition of NET formation induced by pro-inflammatory stimuli.
Asebotin shows anti-influenza A virus activity, it also possesses potent antiviral activity (100% inhibition at the concentration of 1 ug mL) against highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N1. Asebotin can inhibit the proliferation of murine B cells.