A new 3,3''-biflavanone, isosikokianin A, was isolated from the roots of Stellera chamaejasme, together with eleven known compounds. Their structures and configurations were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including 2D-NMR techniques. Sikokianin A, chamaechromone, and quercetin showed in vitro
Stellera chamaejasme L. is a traditional Chinese medicine with a long history to treat stubborn skin ulcer, and it also has antiviral and antitumor effects. Neochamaejasmine B (NCB), Neochamaejasmine A (NCA) and Chamaechromone (CMC) are the major components in dried roots of Stellera chamaejasme L..