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VOL. 9, ISSUE 10 (2024)
A comprehensive review on role of medicinal plants in cancer prevention
Authors
Dheerendra Kumar Rewadia
Abstract
Cancer is a large disease group that occurs
when abnormal cells divide rapidly and can spread to other tissues and organs.
These rapidly growing cells may cause tumors. They may also disrupt the body’s
regular function. Worldwide cancer is one of the leading causes of death,
according to the World Health Organization cancer threat was found in
almost 1 in 6 deaths in 2020. The main cause of cancer is mutations or
changes to the DNA in your cells. Genetic mutations can be inherited. Cancer
may occur after birth due to many environmental factors. From ancient times,
indigenous residents of India have used specific medicinal plants to fight
cancer. Various types of different drugs may be utilized for
the presentation of cancer. Over 90% of traditional medicine
recipes/remedies contain important medicinal compositions of medicinal values
of plants. In this review article we have tried to summarize the valuable
information on the medicinal values of different plants for cancer
treatment. It will be milestone data for further study of the medicinal
values of plants.
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Pages:40-43
How to cite this article:
Dheerendra Kumar Rewadia "A comprehensive review on role of medicinal plants in cancer prevention". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 9, Issue 10, 2024, Pages 40-43
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