Ecdysterols and triterpene glycoside from Achyranthes aspera L. and their NO production inhibitory activity

Achyranthes aspera L., belongs to the genus Achyranthes (Amaranthaceae). It is a well-known medicine in traditional remedies in Viet Nam, China and India. A. aspera leaves has a bitter, sour taste, clearing heat, decongesting, low leprosy, strong blood circulation. This paper reported the isolation of five ecdysterols and a saponin from Achyranthes aspera.