Ilicol is a natural product isolated from the roots of Saussurea lappa Clarke. Ilicol inhibits root growth and shows IC50 values of 1.22, 2.90, 7.35, 8.07 mM against P. miliaceum , A. sativa, L. sativa , and R. sativus, respectively. Ilicol reduces Allium cepa cell division without chromosome aberration[1].