Two hitherto unreported novel hemiterpene glycosides were isolated in
substantially pure form from the root of Ilex pubescens. The chemical
structures and some properties of these hemiterpenes have been
elucidated. These hemiterpene glycosides possess anti-platelet
aggregation activity more potent than those of salvianolic acid B and
aspirin and may be used in pharmaceutical compositions in humans and
mammals in need of such treatment.