Therapeutic potential of <i>Phyllanthus</i> spp. in sustainable aquaculture: a phytopharmacological perspective.

ABSTRACT: The increasing demand for sustainable and antibiotic-free aquaculture has intensified the search for natural alternatives supporting animal health, enhancing environmental quality, and improving production efficiency. To this end, medicinal plants such as Phyllanthus spp. provide potential values. Phyllanthus spp., widely known for their ethnopharmacological applications, possess a rich profile of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, steroids, lignans, and polyphenols, that exhibit multifunctional biological effects beneficial for aquaculture. Nevertheless, no comprehensive review has been conducted on the therapeutic potential of Phyllanthus spp. in sustainable aquaculture. Hence, this review focuses on Phyllanthus spp. applications i

SUBMITTER: Ngoc Thuy NT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12570013 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature