Iridoids and other constituents from Cyperus rotundus L. rhizomes

On continuation of the phytochemical investigation of the MeOH extract of Cyperus rotundus L. Rhizomes, four compounds namely, methyl 3,4-dihydroxy benzoate (1), ipolamiide (2), 6b-hydroxyipolamiide (3), and rutin (4) were isolated. Their structures were established on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic analyses as well as ESIMS spectral data. Compounds 2 and 3 are reported here for the first time from the genus Cyperus and 1 for the first time from the plant. Co-treatment of CCl4 hepatic injured rats with the total MeOH extract (TME) and EtOAc fraction significantly restored the hepatic marker enzymes and total bilirubin to near-normal valuescompared to silymarin (reference drug).