Natural Anticancer Agents: A Review on the Medicinal Potentials of Plants
December 2022
in “
International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology
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TLDR Plant-based medicines can effectively prevent and treat cancer with fewer side effects.
The review discusses the potential of plant-based medicines as anticancer agents, highlighting their accessibility, affordability, and minimal side effects compared to conventional treatments like chemotherapy, which often cause severe side effects such as hair loss and fatigue. It emphasizes that while synthetic anticancer drugs are available, they can lead to resistance and toxicity. The World Health Organization supports the use of traditional plant-based medicines, which are effective and non-toxic. The review summarizes several plants with anticancer properties, suggesting that these natural agents could play a significant role in cancer prevention and treatment.
