In this report, the anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV) activity of dehydrocheilanthifoline (DHCH), a quaternary ammonium alkaloid isolated from the traditional Chinese medicine Corydalis saxicola Bunting (Papaveraceae), was determined in vitro. Following six days of treatment, DHCH efficiently suppressed
Corydalis saxicola Bunting (Papaveraceae), a traditional folk medicine, has been used to treat hepatic diseases for a long time. Owing to its signicant clinical effectiveness against hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatoma, C. saxicola and its preparation are widely applied. In this study, eight