Anticancer medicinal plants

Abstract

The most fatal disease, cancer is responsible for many significant health issues, physical impairments, fatalities, and morbidities across the globe. In terms of fatalities, it comes in second place globally. Even though tremendous progress has been made in the management of cancer progression, there are still many areas that require attention. Chemotherapy was linked to a lot of hazardous and undesirable side effects. Natural therapies, such as using plant-based products, help lessen the negative side effects of cancer treatments. Although numerous plants have demonstrated very promising anticancer capabilities in vitro and in vivo, the active anticancer components of many plants have not yet been determined. Botanists, pharmacologists, and chemists must work together to find novel lead anticancer components. It is accurate to say that the "Botanical Garden of the World" is the world's biggest producer of medicinal plants. Additionally, in addition to having inherent healing powers, medicinal plants offer food and other essentials for survival. Studies on these plants' potential as anticancer medicines have been prompted by both their traditional applications and scientific reports. Some of these items have even been promoted as cancer treatments. These plants may support host resistance to infection by restoring bodily homeostasis and conditioning bodily tissues. It is believed that the anticancer properties of medicinal plants are caused by the presence of antioxidants. Compared to medicinal plants, modern (allopathic) medications are poisonous, easily available, and expensive.