Researchers have isolated 26 diterpenoids from a Chinese medicinal plant. One compound is a new type of diterpenoid with a unique ring structure. Three compounds show promising anti-inflammatory activity, potentially useful for treating conditions involving excessive inflammation.
UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS identified 42 alkaloid glycosides, including two potentially new compounds, in traditional Chinese medicines. This aids in understanding their chemical composition and isolating alkaloid glycosides in other herbal medicines.
Tinospora sagittata var. yunnanensis (TSY) is widely used in traditional medicine for pain relief, but its mechanism and active components are unclear.