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A new phenylethanoid glycoside, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-β-phenylethoxy-O-α- l -rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 3)-2-O-acetyl-O-β- d -glucopyranoside, named lophanthoside A, was isolated from Rabdosia lophanthoides (Buch.-Ham.ex D.Don) Hara. Its structure was determined by spectroscopic evidences.

A new aryl glycoside, 3″-O-galloyl-benzyl-O-α- l -rhamnopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-β- d -glucopyranoside, was isolated from Euphorbia helioscopia L., and its structure was elucidated on the basis of various spectroscopic data analysis.

A new forsythenside, 4-hydroxy-4-[8-[[1-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetyl]-β- d -glucopyranosyl-6-]oxy]ethyl]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one, named forsythenside F, was isolasted from the plant of Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl. The structure of the new compound was established on the basis of various spectroscopic analysis, including 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 2D NMR techniques (HMBC and HSQC), and HR-ESI-MS.

A new lignanoside, (7 R ,8 S )-7,8-dihydro-7-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-1′-formyl-3′-methoxyl-8-hydroxymethylbenzofuran-4- O -β- d -glucopyranoside (moellenoside A), was isolated from Selaginella moellendorffii Hieron. Its structure was determined by spectroscopic evidences.

Two new megastigmane O-glucopyranosides, named (2R,3R,5R,6S,9R)-3-hydroxy-5,6-epoxy-β-ionol-2-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (1) and (2R,3R,5R,6S,9R)-3-hydroxyl-5,6-epoxy-acety-β-ionol-2-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (2) together with six known megastigmanes, were isolated from the leaves of Broussonetia papyrifera (Linn.) Vent. Their structures were established by chemical methods and spectroscopic techniques including 2D NMR.

A new sesquilignan, namely sinensiol A, was isolated from the plant of Selaginella sinensis (Desv.) Spring. Its structure was identified on the basis of various spectroscopic data analysis.

This study is to observe the protection effect of amentoflavone (AMT) in Selaginella tamariscina against TNF-alpha-induced vascular inflammation injury of endothelial cells. On the basis of TNF-alpha induced human umbilical vein endothelial cell, observe the influence of AMT on endothelial active factor, the contents of SOD and MDA, the protein expression of vascular endothelial adhesion molecules and inflammatory factor; study the effect of its common related signal pathways such as NF-kappaB; research the effect of AMT against TNF-a induced human umbilical vein endothelial cell injury by means of MTT, ELISA, Western blotting and the cell immunofluorescence. The results showed that AMT could increase the content of NO and decrease the levels of VCAM-1, E-selectin, IL-6, IL-8 and ET-1; enhance the activity of SOD, reduce the content of MDA; downregulate the protein expressions of VCAM-1, E-selectin, NF-kappaBp65 and up-regulate IkappaBalpha, attenuate the NF-kappaBp65 transfer to cell nucleus. AMT has the effect of protect vascular endothelial and maybe via the signal pathway of NF-kappaB to down-regulate the inflammation factor and oxidative damage factor of downstream.

A new apiose-containing kaempferol trioside, kaempferol-3-O-α-L-rhamnosyl-(1‴ → 6″)-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-7-O-β-D-apiofuranoside, along with 16 known compounds, were isolated from 50% acetone extract of Silphium perfoliatum L. Their structures were elucidated by acid hydrolysis and spectroscopic techniques including UV, IR, MS, ¹H, ¹³C, and 2D-NMR. In addition, the pharmacological activity of compound 1 was tested with HepG2 and Balb/c mice (splenic lymphocytes and thymic lymphocytes) in vitro, and it exhibited inhibitory effect on the proliferation of HepG2 cells and showed the immunosuppressive activity.

Objectives To investigate the antidiabetic, antihyperlipidaemic and antioxidant activity of total flavonoids in Selaginella tamariscina (Beauv.) Spring (TFST) in a mouse model of diabetes. Methods Normal mice, mice fed with a high-fat emulsion diet and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mice were treated with TFST for 6 weeks. Serum glucose, insulin and lipid, hepatic steatosis, production of the protein visfatin and antioxidant indices were evaluated. Key findings TFST significantly decreased the concentration of fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol, while it increased the levels of insulin and high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol in diabetic mice. TFST also improved the results of the oral glucose tolerance test to a certain degree. Furthermore, both the free fatty acid levels in the liver and hepatic steatosis were ameliorated by TFST treatment. These changes may be be associated with decreased production of visfatin. Administration of TFST also significantly decreased the levels of malondialdehyde, nitric oxide and inducible nitric oxide synthase and increased the content of glutathione and the activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione-S-transferase in the liver. No change in blood glucose levels were observed in the normal mice treated with TFST. Conclusions TFST showed an excellent effect in reducing the high blood glucose level but had no effect on normal blood glucose level. The antidiabetic activity of TFST could be explained by its antioxidant and antihyperlipidaemic activity, which finally elevated the insulin sensitivity of liver.

A new acylated flavonol glycoside, kaempferol-3-O-β-d-(2-feruloylglucopyranosyl) (1 → 6)-[β-d-glucopyranosyl(1 → 2)]-β-d-glucopyranoside, named tangutorumoside A (1), together with 12 known compounds, was isolated from 50% acetone extract of Cardamine tangutorum. Their structures were elucidated by NMR and MS experiments. In addition, compound 1 could promote the proliferation of splenic lymphocytes and thymic lymphocytes with ConA in vitro.

To improve the quality standard of stewed Rhizoma Polygonati with yellow wine.On the basis of Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010, some items were added, which included assay of reducing sugars, water-soluble extracts, acid insoluble ash content and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural.Reducing sugars was no less than 34.0%, water-soluble extracts no less than 19.0%, acid insoluble ash content no more than 0.2%, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural no more than 0.02%.The quality standard of stewed Rhizoma Polygonati with yellow wine is improved on the basis of Chinese Pharmacopoeia.

Three new flavonoid glycosides, named 7,8,4′-trihydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-6-methylflavonol-8-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (1), 5,7,4′-trihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylflavonol-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (2), 3,5,7,4′-tetrahydroxy-6-methylflavonol-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (3), together with two known flavonoid glycosides were isolated from the needles of Pinus tabulaeformis Carr. Their structures were established on the basis of various spectroscopic analyses.

To study the dynamic change law of volatile oil, saikosaponin a, d and alcohol-extract from Bupleurum chinense at Songxian region in Henan province, and to explore the optimal harvest period of Bupleurum chinense.With the contents of saikosaponin a and d, absorbance of volatile oil and percentage of alcohol-extract as indexes, HPLC-ELSD and ultraviolet spectrophotometry were successively used to analyze them.There are obvious differences among the contents of volatile oil, saikosaponin a, d and alcohol-extract in various collecting periods sample, the absorption of volatile oil in distillation was the highest in October, the content of saikosaponin a was the highest in September, the saikosaponin d in December and the percentage of alcohol-extract in October.The optimal harvest period of Bupleurum chinense at Songxian region in Henan is identified, which can provide scientific basis for crude drug production and processing.

To study the chemical constituents of Saxifraga stolonifera (L.) Meeb., chromatographic techniques were applied to separate and purify the compounds, and their structures were confirmed on the basis of physicochemical properties and spectral data. Ten compounds were isolated and identified as 5-O-methylnorbergenin (1), 3, 4-dihydroxyallylbenzene-4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (2), (7R, 8S)-4, 9, 9'-trihydroxyl-3-methoxyl-7, 8-dihydrobenzofuran-1'-propylneolignan-3'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (3), quercetin-3-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1 --2)-beta-D-galactopyranoside (4), kaempferol-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside (5), (3S, 5R, 6R, 7E, 9R)-3, 5, 6, 9-tetrahydroxy-7-megastigmane (6), benzyl-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 --6)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (7), p-hydroxyacetophenone (8), pyrogallic acid (9) and p-hydroxyphenol (10). Compound 1 is a new compound. Compounds 2-10 were isolated from this plant for the first time.

Two new dihydrobenzofuran lignanosides, (7R,8S)-4,3',9'-trihydroxyl-3-methoxyl-7,8-dihydrobenzofuran-1'-propylneolignan-9-O-(6-O-syringoyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside, named lophanthoside B (1) and (7R,8S)-4,9,9'-trihydroxyl-3-methoxyl-7,8-dihydrobenzofuran-1'-propylneolignan-3'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (2), an enantiomer of umbroside, along with four known dihydrobenzofuran lignans (3-6), were isolated from 50% acetone extract of Rabdosia lophanthoides (Buch.-Ham.ex D.Don) Hara. Their structures were elucidated by NMR and MS experiments.

Aim of the study The present study was designed to investigate the effects of the EtOH and H 2 O extracts of Selaginella tamariscina (Beauv.) Spring on hyperglycemia in diabetic rats and HepG2 cells, and to confirm the active fractions of EtOH extract in HepG2 cells. Materials and methods HepG2 cells and type II diabetic rats induced by low-dose streptozotocin (STZ) and high-fat diet (HFD) were used to evaluate the hypoglycemic effect of EtOH and H 2 O extracts of Selaginella tamariscina . HepG2 cells were used to evaluate the promotive effect of different fractions of EtOH extract obtained from a polyamide column on glucose utilization. Results The results in HepG2 cells indicated that the EtOH extract had a better hypoglycemic effect than the H 2 O extract. The results in diabetic rats indicated that both EtOH extract and H 2 O extract were able to ameliorate the fasting blood glucose (FBG) level and improve oral glucose tolerance (OGTT). Total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), free fatty acids (FFA), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in serum were lowered. High density lipoprotein (HDL-c), insulin and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels in serum were elevated as well as the hepatic glycogen content in diabetic rats. Compared with H 2 O extract, the effects of EtOH extract were more marked. The 80% ethanol fraction exhibited a stronger hypoglycemic effect than the aqueous and 50% ethanol fractions, but the 95% ethanol fraction did not show any appreciable effects in HepG2 cells. Conclusions The results suggested that the EtOH extract had a better hypoglycemic effect than the H 2 O extract; the 80% ethanol fraction from polyamide column had a strong hypoglycemic activity in HepG2 cells.

Two new secolignans, 3,4-trans-3-hydroxymethyl-4-[bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butyrolactone (1) and 2,3-trans-3,4-trans-2-methoxy-3-hydroxymethyl-4-[bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]tetrahydrofuran (2), together with six known compounds, were isolated from the whole grass of Selaginella sinensis (Desv.) Spring. Their structures were elucidated by NMR and MS experiments.

Five new hydrolyzable tannin dimers, roshenins A-E, and eight known tannins and related polyphenols [(+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin, procyanidins B-3 and B-4, sanguisorbic acid dilactone, sanguiins H-2, H-6 and lambertianin A], have been isolated from the root of Rosa henryi BOUL. The structures of roshenins A-E (9-12, 19), which have a sanguisorboyl group as a linking unit between monomeric components, were established on the basis of spectral and chemical evidence.

To separate and identify the chemical constituents from the leaves of Broussonetia papyrifera (Linn.) Vent, various columns including Diaion HP-20, Toyopearl HW-40C, Sephadex LH-20, silica gel were employed for the isolation and purification of compounds from the leaves of B. papyrifera. The structures of the compounds were elucidated by their physiochemical characteristics and spectral data. Nineteen compounds were isolated from the leaves of B. papyrifera and their structures were identified as apigenin (1), apigenin-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (2), chrysoerid-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (3), apigenin-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranuronide (4), vitexin-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (5), luteolin (6), 5,7,4'-trihydroxyl-6-C-[a-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1--2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl flavone (7), 5,7,4'-trihydroxyl-8-C-[a-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1--2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl flavone (8), saponaretin (9), vitexin (10), benzyl benzoate-2, 6-di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (11), (2R, 3R, 5R, 6S, 9R)-3-hydroxy-5,6-epoxy-beta-ionol-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (12), (2R, 3R, 5R, 6S, 9R)-3-hydroxyl-5,6-epoxy-acetyl-beta-ionol-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (13), ficustriol (14), (6S, 9S)-roseoside (15), 3beta-hydroxy-5alpha,6alpha-epoxy-beta-ionone-2alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (16), icariside B1 (17), sammangaoside A (18), 3-hydroxy-5alpha,6alpha-epoxy-beta-ionone (19). Compounds 11, 12 and 13 are new compounds, the others are isolated from this genus Broussonetia for the first time.

To compare HPLC fingerprint of Flos Lonicerae Japonicae in different collecting time for determining harvest.The data from RP-HPLC were analyzed by similarity evaluation, principle component analysis and system cluster analysis.The content of chemical composition of Flos Lonicerae Japonicae were vaiance on collecting time. The best harvesting time was the erbai period.The study offers the basis of controlling the quality of Flos Lonicerae Japonicae and the realization of good agricultural practice.

Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi. was extracted for two times with 70% ethanol and the 70% ethanol-extracts was condensed. Various column chromatography with AB-8 macroreticular resin, Toyopearl HW-40, pharmadex LH-20, and silica gel were employed for the isolation and purification of the 70% ethanol-extracts from Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi. Five compounds were isolated and their structures were identified by physiochemical properties and spectral analysis (UV, IR, MS, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, HMQC, HMBC, etc.): (4R)-3-[ 2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl]-4-(4-beta-D-glucopyranosyloxybenzyl) but-2-en-4-olide (1), 4', 8-dimethoxyl-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl isoflavone (2), eicosanoic acid (3), hexadecanoic acid (4), tetracosanoid acid-2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester (5). Compound 1 was a new compound, and compounds 2, 3, 4 were isolated from this plant for the first time.

The aim of this study was to look for the chemical constituents from the rhizomes of Dryopteris sublaeta. The fresh plant was extracted twice with boiling water, the extract was concentrated to small volume under reduced pressure at 50 degrees C. The concentrated material was partitioned with ether, ethyl acetate and n-butanol. The fraction of ethyl acetate was repeatedly chromatographied over silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 columns. Structures of pure compounds were established on the basis of their physiochemical and spectral data. Nine compounds were obtained and identified as sublaetentin A (1), sublaetentin B (2), sublaetentin C (3), sublaetentin D (4), matteuorienate A (5), matteuorienate C (6), arbutin (7), 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl-1-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (8) and 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl-1-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (9). Compounds 1 - 4 are new compounds, the others were isolated from this plant for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents from the leaves of Celastrus gemmatus Loes., chromatographic methods were used to isolate and purify the chemical constituents, their structures were elucidated by the physiochemical characteristics and spectral data. Nine compounds were obtained and identified as (-)-massoniresinol 3a-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (1), ambrosidine (2), isolariciresinol 9-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (3), kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (astragalin) (4), kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside (5), kaempferol 3-O-neohesperidoside (6), apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucuronide (7), apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucuronide methyl ester (8) and D-sorbitol (9). Compound 1 is a new compound, the others are isolated from this genus for the first time, and this is the first time to report lignan compounds from genus Celastrus.

Three new C-glycosylflavones, named 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-6-methoxy-8-C-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl- (1 --2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl flavonoside (1), 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-8-methoxy-6-C-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1 --2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl flavonoside (2), and 5,3',4'-trihydroxy-7,8-dimethoxy-6-C-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1 --2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl flavonoside (3), along with two known compounds 5,4'-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-6-C-glucopyranosyl-flavonoside (4), 3-methoxy-4-hydroxymethyl benzoate (5) were isolated from 70% acetone extract of Corallodiscus flabellata. Their structures were identified on the basis of spectroscopic techniques and chemical methods.

To evaluate the estrogenic activity of several kinds of Chinese herbal medicines.Use zoopery and reporter gene technique to study the estrogenic activity of five Chinese herbal medicines. Zoopery: weanling female Kunming mice weight 9-12 g were administrated botanical extracts of Selaginella tamariscina, Pinus Massoniana, Corallodiscus flabellate, Dryopteris sublaeta and Leonurus heterophyllus, the positive control group with Nilestriol tablets and control group with water, respectiely. On the eighth day, the animals were sacrificed and the uteri were separated solely and weighed. Reporter gene technique: Induce the expression of reporter gene controlled by ERE and measure the activity of luciferase on cell's clear supernatant.The botanical extracts of S. tamariscina can increase weights of mice (P0.01); In the expression of reporter gene controlled by ERE, Either ERalpha or ERbeta's has estrogenic activity (P0.01). Follow in the zoopery we find the water part and the n-butanol part of S. tamariscina are the two active parts.S. tamariscina and it's water part and n-butanol part have estrogenic activities, effect on ERbeta is greater than ERalpha.

To study the chemical constituents of Dryopteris sublaeta Ching et Hsu.Fresh plant of Dryopteris sublaeta ching et hsu was extracted twice with boiling water, concentrated to small volume under reduced pressure at 50 degrees C. The concentrated material was partitioned with ether, ethyl acetate, and n-butanol. The fraction of ethyl acetate extract was chromatographed over macroporous adsorption resin (Diaion HP-20) eluted with a mixture of H2O and MeOH in increasing MeOH content. Their fractions from resin were repeatedly chromatographed over Toyopearl HW-40, Sephadex LH-20 and silica gel column chromatography. The compounds were identified on the basis of their physiochemical and spectral data.Four compounds were obtained and identified as 3,5-dihydroxy-stilbene-3-O-neohesperidoside (1), 3,5-dihydroxy-stilbene-3-O-beta-D-glucoside (2), polydotin peceid (3) and 3,5,4'-trihydroxy-bibenzyl-3-O-beta-D-glucoside (4).Compound 1 is a new compound, the others were isolated from Dryopteris for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents of Dryopteris sublaeta Ching et Hsu.Fresh plant of Dryopteris sublaeta Ching et Hsu was extracted twice with boiling water, the extract was concentrated to small volume under reduced pressure at 50 degrees C. The concentrated material was partitioned with ether, ethyl acetate, and n-butanol. The fraction of ether extract was chromatographed over silica gel column. The compounds were identified on the basis of their physiochemical and spectral data.Four compounds were obtained and identified as 2 (S)-5, 7, 3'-trihydroxy-6, 8-dimethyl-5'-methoxyflavanone (1), matteucinol (2), desmethoxymatteucinol (3) and 5, 7, 2'-trihydroxy-6, 8-dimethylflavanone (4).Compound 1 is a new one, the others were isolated from Dryopteris for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents of Selaginella tamariscina (Beauv.) Spring.The compounds were isolated and purified by macroporous adsorption resin, Sephadex LH-20 and silica gel column chromatography and identified on the basis of their physicochemical and spectral data.Four compounds were obtained from the n-BuOH fraction of 70% acetone extracts. Their structures were elucidated as (7S, 8R)-7, 8-dihydro-7-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-8-hydroxymethyl-[1'-( 7'-hydroxyethyl)-5' methoxyl] benzofuran-4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (tamariscinoside C, I), D-mannitol (II), tyrosine (II), shikimic acid (IV).Compound I is a new compound, compounds II and III were obtained from the genius for the first time, compound IV was yielded from the plant for the first time.

To study the antivirus chemical constituents of Corallodiscus flabellata.The compounds were isolated with macroporous absorption resin, Diaion HP-20, Sephadex LH-20, silica gel column chromatography and identified on the basis of their physio-chemical and spectral data.Four compounds were obtained and identified as 1'-O-beta-D-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-ethyl-6'-O-vanilloylglucopyranoside (1); 1'-O-beta-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-ethyl-beta-D-apiofuranosyl-(1--2')-glucopyranoside (2); 4-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol (3); bis (2-hydroxyethyl) ether (4).Compound 1 is a new compound, compounds 2-4 were isolated from Corallodiscus flabellata for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents of Selaginella tamariscina (Beauv.) Spring.Various chromatographic techniques were used to separate and purify the chemical constituents. Their physico-chemical properties and spectral data were used to elucidate the structures.Four compounds were isolated from the n-BuOH fraction of the water-extracts. Their structures were identified as 1-hydroxy-2-[2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-phenyl]-3-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy)-propane-1-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (tamariscinoside B, I), adenosine (II), guanosine (III), arbutin (IV).Tamariscinoside B (I) is a new compound, while the others were isolated from Selaginella for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents of the water-extracts of the pine needles of Pinus massoniana Lamb..Pine needles were collected in Xixia country and extracted with boiling water for two times and the water-extracts were concentrated. The crude extract of pine needles was fractionated into four fractions by Et2O, EtOAc and n-BuOH. Various column chromatography with D-101 macroreticular resin, Toyopearl HW-40 and silica gel were employed for the isolation and purification of compounds from the n-BuOH fraction of pine needles. The structures of the compounds were identified by physiochemical properties and spectral analysis (UV, IR, MS, 1HNMR, 13CNMR, DEPT, HMQC, HMBC, etc.).Four compounds were isolated from the n-BuOH fraction of water-extracts, and their structures were identified as 3-methoxyl-9'-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-4':7,5':8-diepoxyneoligan-4,9-diol (massonianoside E, I), 4,4',8,8',9-pentahydroxyl-3,3'-dimethoxyl-7,9'-monoepoxylignan (II), umbelliferon (III), 4-(4'-hydroxyl-3'-methoxylbenzyl)-2-butanone (IV).Compound I is a new compound, and compounds II, III and IV were isolated from this plant for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents of Corallodiscus flabellata.Fresh plant of Corallodiscus flabellata was extracted twice with boiling water, concentrated to small volume under reduced pressure at 55 degrees C. The concentrated material was partitioned with ether, ethyl acetate, and n-butanol. The fraction of ethyl acetate extract was chromatographed over macroporous adsorption resin (Diaion HP-20) eluted with a mixture of H2O and MeOH in increasing MeOH content. Their fractions from resin were repeatedly chromatographed over Sephadex LH-20, silica gel column chromatography. The compounds were identified on the basis of their physiochemical and spectral data.Seven compounds were obtained and identified as 5,3',4'-trihydroxyl-6,7-dimethoxyl-8-C-[beta-D-xylocopyranosyl-(1--2)]- beta-D-glucopyranosyl flavone (1), 5,4'-dihydroxyl-6,7-dimethoxyl-8-C- [beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1--2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl flavone (2), 5,4'-dihydroxyl-6,7-dimethoxyl-8-C-beta-D-glucopyranosyl flavone (3), 5,4'-dihydroxyl-6,7-dimethoxyl-8-C-[beta-D-apiofuranosyl- (1--2)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl flavone (4), 3,4-dihydroxyl benzoyl acetic acid glycol ester (5), hydroxytyrosol (6), apocynin (7).Compound 1 and 2 are new compounds, the others were isolated from Corallodiscus flabellata for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents of the water-extracts of Selaginella tamariscina (Beauv.) Spring.Various chromatographic techniques were used to separate and purify the constituents. Their physico-chemical properties and spectral data were used to elucidate the structures.Nine compounds were isolated and identified as (2R,3S)-dihydro-2- (3',5'-dimethoxy-4'-hydroxyphenyl)-7-methoxy-5-acetyl-benzofuran (1), 3-hydroxy-phenpropionic acid-(2'-methoxy-4'-carboxy-phenol) ester (tamariscina ester A, 2), sygringaresinol (3), 1-(4'-hydroxyl-3'-methoxyphenyl)glycerol (4), ferulic acid (5), caffeic acid (6), vanillic acid (7), syringic acid (8), and umbelliferone (9).Compound 1 and 2 are new compounds, and the others were isolated from Selaginella for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents from the water-extracts of pine needles of Pinus massoniana Lamb.Chromatographic techniques were used to separate and purify compounds. Their physico-chemical properties and spectral data (UV, IR, MS, 1H-1H, 13C-1H NMR, DEPT, HMBC etc.) were used to elucidate the structures.Three lignans were isolated from the n-BuOH fraction of water-extracts. Their structures were identified as (7S,8R)-3',4,9'-tridihydroxy-4-methoxy- 9-O-shikimoyl-7,8-dihydrobenzofuran-1'-propylneolignan (massonianoid A, I), (7S,8R)-4,9-dihydroxy-3,3'-dimethoxy-7,8- dihydrobenzofuran-1'-propylneolignan (II) and 4,4',8-trihydroxy-4,4'-dimethoxy-9-lignanolide (III).Compound I is a new compound. While II and III were isolated from this plant for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents from Corallodiscus flabellata.Fresh plant of Corallodiscus flabellata was extracted twice with boiling water, filtered to remove insoluble materials, concentrated under reduced pressure at temperature 55 degrees C to a small volume. The concentrated liquor was subjected to solvent-solvent partitioning using ether, ethyl acetate, and n-butanol (saturated with water). The fraction of ethyl acetate extract was chromatographed over macroporous adsorption resin (Diaion HP-20) eluted with a mixture of H2O and MeOH in increasing MeOH content. Their fractions from resin were repeatedly chromatographed over Sephadex LH-20, Toyopearl HW-40, gel MCI, Gel CHP-20 and silica gel column. Structures of compounds obtained were identified on the basis of their spectral data, hydrolysis and chemical correlation.Two phenylethanoid glycosides (I, II) and three phenolic acids were obtained from the EtOAc fraction of water-extracts. Their structures were identified as 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol-8-O-[beta-D-apiofuranosyl (1--2)]-beta-D-glucopyranoside (I), 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol-8-O-[(5-O- Vanilloyl)-beta-D-apiofuranosyl(1--2)]-beta-D-glucopyranoside (II), vanillic acid (III), syringic acid (IV) and ferulic acid (V).I and II are new compounds. Compounds III, IV and V were isolated from this plant for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents of the pine needles from Pinus massoniana Lamb..Various chromatographic techniques were used for the separation and purification. The physicochemical properties and spectral data were used to elucidate the structures.Three compounds were isolated from the n-BuOH fraction of water-extracts. The structures were identified as (7S,8R)-4,9'-dihydroxyl-3, 3'-dimethyoxyl-7, 8-dihydrobenzofunan-1'-propanolneolignan-9-O-alpha- L-rhamnopyranoside (massonianoside D, 7), 4,4',9,9'-tetrahydroxyl-3,3'-dimethyoxyl-tetrahydrocyclolignan ((+)-isolariciresinol, 8) and 4,4',9'-trihydroxyl-3,3'-dimethyoxyl-tetrahydrocyclolignan-9-O-beta-D- xylopyranoside (isolariciresinol-9-O-xyloside, 9) on the basis of spectral data (ORD, UV, IR, MS, 1HNMR, 13CNMR, 1H-1HCOSY, HMQC and HMBC etc.).Compound 7 is a new compound, while compounds 8 and 9 were isolated from this plant for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents from Corallodiscus flabellata.The compounds were isolated with macroporous adsorption resin, silica gel column chromatography and identified on the basis of their physiochemical and spectral data.Six compounds were obtained and identified as vanillic acid, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethyl-8-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, syringic acid, caffeic acid, isoacteoside, ferulic acid.All the compounds were isolated from this plant for the first time.

To study the chemical constituents from Corallodiscus flabellata.The compounds were isolated and purified by macroporous adsorption resin, silica gel column chromatography and identified on the basis of their physiochemical and spectral data.Three phenylethanoid glycosides (I-III) were obtained from the n-BuOH fraction of water-extracts. Their structures were elucidated as 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol-8-O-[beta-D-apiofuranosyl (1--3)]-beta-D-glucopyranoside (I), 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol-8-O-[4-O-trans-caffeoyl-beta-D-apiofuranosyl (1--3)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1--6)]-beta-D-glucopyranoside (II) and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol-8-O-[beta-D-apiofuranosyl(1--3)-beta- D-glucopyranosyl-(1--6)]-beta-D-glucopyranoside (III).Compounds I, II and III are new compounds.

To study the chemical constituents of the pine needles of Pinus massoniana lamb..Various chromatographic techniques were used to separate and purify. Their physico-chemical properties and spectral data (UV, IR, MS, 1H-1 H COSY, HMQC, DEPT, HMBC and ORD ect.) were measured for structure elucication.Three compounds were isolated from the n-BuOH fraction of water-extracts. Their structures were identified as massonianoside A (4), massonianoside A: (7S, 8R)-3, 4, 9'-trihydroxyl-3-methyoxyl-7, 8-dihydrobenzofunan-1'-propanolneoligan-9-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside, massonianoside C (5), (7S, 8R)-9,9'-dihydroxyl-3,3'-dimethyoxyl-7,8-dihydrobenzofunan-1'- propanolneoligan-4-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside and cedrusin-4-O-beta-glucoside (6), (7S, 8R)-3',9,9'-trihydroxyl-3-methoxyl-7,8-dihydrobenzofunan-1'- propanolneoligan-4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.Compound 4 and 5 are new compounds.

A new megastigmane, rehmamegastigmane ( 1 ), together with eighteen known compounds lariciresinol ( 2 ), lariciresinol-4′- O - β - d -glucopyranoside ( 3 ), hierochin D ( 4 ), yemuoside YM1 ( 5 ), darendoside B ( 6 ), decaffeoylacteoside ( 7 ), jionoside B 1 ( 8 ), catalpol ( 9 ), ajugol ( 10 ), 6- O -vanilloylajugol ( 11 ), 6- O - E -feruloylajugol ( 12 ), rehmapicroside ( 13 ), rehmapicrogenin ( 14 ), 3-methoxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexane-1-enecarboxylic acid ( 15 ), vanillic acid ( 16 ), hydroferulic acid ( 17 ), threo -1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,3-propanetriol ( 18 ), p -hydroxyphenylethyl alcohol ( 19 ) was isolated from the fresh roots of Rehmannia glutinosa . Compounds 2 – 6 and 16 – 18 were isolated from this plant for the first time.