Three new labdane diterpenes were isolated together with four known di
terpenes [(E)-labda-8(17),12-diene-15,16-dial, coronarin B and D, and
isocoronarin D] from rhizomes of Hedychium coronarium. The structures
of the new compounds were determined by spectroscopic evidence to be l
abda-8(17),11,13-trien-15(16)-olide, an ester of labda-8(17), 11,13-tr
ien-15-al-16-oic acid and isocoronarin D, and 7 beta-hydroxycoronarin
B.