Insights into the phytochemistry of the cuban endemic medicinal plant phyllanthus orbicularis: fideloside, a novel bioactive 8-c-glycosyl 2,3-dihydroflavonol
Phyllanthus orbicularis (Phyllanthaceae) is an endemic evergreen tropical plant of Cuba that grows in the western part of the island and is used in traditional medicine as an infusion. The aqueous extract of this plant presents a wide range of pharmacological activitiessuch as antimutagenic, antioxidant and antiviral effects.