A New Diarylpropane from the Stem Bark of Lindera erythrocarpa Makino

Lindera erythrocarpa Makino (Lauraceae) is a deciduous tree widely distributed in Asian countries including China, Japan and Korea. This tree has been utilized as the timber for house- hold furniture in the local communities. Its dried fruits have been used for the alleviation of neuralgia and stomachache as a folk medicine in Japan. 1