Abstract: The present invention relates to herbal compositions comprising the botanicals from the Palauan medicinal plants. Examples of these botanicals include but are not limited to; Astronidium palauense, Averrhoa bilimbi, Flacourtia rukam, Gmelina palawensis, Hedyotis korrorensis, Lygodium microphyllum, Manilkara udoido, Morinda pedunculata, Osmoxylon oliveri, Phaleria nisidai, or Premna obtusfolia, or extracts thereof, which are useful in treating liver diseases, particularly those with viral etiology. The compositions of the invention have demonstrated outstanding efficacy in the treatment of patients with hepatic disorders. Compositions of the present invention have also inhibited the activities of liver-damaging virus activities, such as HCV. The preferred compositions contain the botanical ingredients comprising the fatty acids or the phenolic constituents from the Palauan medicinal plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an herbal composition for the treatment of metabolic syndromes in a subject in need thereof, said composition comprising Phaleria nisidai; optionally along with hypoglycemic agents, a process thereof, and a method for the treatment of metabolic syndromes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an herbal composition for the treatment of metabolic syndromes in a subject in need thereof, said composition-comprising Phaleria nisidai, optionally along with hypoglycemic agents, a process thereof and also, a method of metabolic syndromes.