Chemical Components and Bioactivities of Phyllanthus niruri L.

This review covered the chemical study and bioactivities of Phyllanthus niruri L.from 1890 to 2006.P.niruri L.has antivirus,hepatoprotective,and immunosuppression,and angiotensin converting enzyme(ACE) inhibitory activities.Alkaloids,flavonoids,lignans,tannins,terpenes and other type of compounds have been isolated from this plant.