“…[4][5][6] Therefore, Z. nitidum is frequently used to treat stomachache, toothache, rheumatic arthralgia, traumatic injury, venomous snake bites, burn and scald. [2,7] In our previous work, phytochemical examination of Z. nitidum indicated the presence of alkaloids, amides, cyclic peptides, and lignanoids, which exhibit significant antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory activities. [1,8 -10] As part of a continuing research for natural antiproliferative agents from traditional folk herbs, the bioactive constituents from 95 % EtOH extract of Z. nitidum were explored, which resulted in the purification of 10 compounds (1 -10), including four new sesquiterpenoids (1 -4) as shown in Figure 1, and six known coumarins (5 -10).…”