Sesquiterpene lactones from the roots of Lindera strychnifolia

► Nineteen sesquiterpenes were isolated from the roots of Lindera strychnifolia. ► Seven sesquiterpenes, linderolide G-M were hitherto unknown as natural products. ► Linderolide M and lindestrenolide inhibited HSC-T6 hepatic stellate cell proliferation in vitro.