is and extract of is an herbal plant Phyllanthus amarus found in the West Indies and South East Asia region. In Malaysia, it is known as 'Dukung Anak' and traditionally used as a hepatoprotective, antihypertensive, diuretic, for the treatment of jaundice, dropsy, genital-urinary infections and many others.

Phyllanthus amarus extract has been reported to be effective against liver disease such as Hepatitis B. A standardized PhyllPRO™ ethanolic extract preparation of Phyllanthus amarus leaves, containing a multi component mixture of compounds belonging to various chemical groups having various pharmacological properties, i.e. antiviral, immunomodulatory, antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic has been developed by Biotropics Malaysia Bhd.

Due to the many protective benefits of the extract, PhyllPRO™ was tested and found to have in supporting liver function and protecting against liver damage in a clinical trial on Alcohol intoxication and liver. PhyllPRO™ significantly reduced signs and symptoms of hangover in alcohol drinkers and reduced the amount of inflammation and oxidative damage in liver associated with alcohol consumption. PhyllPRO™ significantly accelerated blood alcohol clearance when compared to the placebo. PhyllPRO™ was also well tolerated with safety profiles identical to placebo at the administered dose of 750 mg per day.