Phyllanthus Species

As the first book to exclusively examine the genus Phyllanthus, this book begins with a systematic classification and identification manual for various plants in the genus, followed by all aspects on the scientific evaluation of the species for modern medicinal use. This reference compiles cutting-edge research from countries around the world, including the UK, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Cuba, and China. Topics covered include phylogenetic analysis of Phyllanthus, chemistry of the genus, anti-cancer effects of Phyllanthus, genotoxicity, chemoprotective effect of Phyllanthus, anti-diabetic effects of Phyllanthus, clinical trials involving Phyllanthus, and various formulations containing different plants from this genus.