Further phytochemical analysis aimed at the triterpene saponin constituents
of the roots of Pulsatilla chinensis has resulted in the isolation of four
new bisdesmosidic triterpene saponins whose aglycons are based on the lupa
ne skeleton (1-4), together with three known saponins (5-7). The structures
of the new compounds were determined by spectroscopic analysis and acid-ca
talyzed hydrolysis.