Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin · 1984 · 34 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesBotanyPlant SciencesPlant BiochemistryPlant PhysiologyMedicinal Plant KnowledgeMedicinal PlantsActive Compound IsolationBioactive ConstituentsMedicinal Plant ResourcesPlant Defense CompoundsPlant Defense MetabolitesPlant-derived Natural Products
Three lignans have been isolated from the roots of Stellera chamaejasme L. (Thymelaeaceae). These compounds were identified as lirioresinol-B, pinoresinol and matairesinol. The former two show piscicidal activity.