Medicinal Plants Used as Anticancer Agents: A Review

Abstract

Common medicinal plants in India with anticancer characteristics are detailed in this review. A plethora of synthetic medicines with anticancer properties are already accessible for use; however, their adverse effects and medication interactions have severely limited their use. Herbal medicines are increasingly becoming recognized as significant sources of powerful anticancer drugs due to their broad therapeutic efficacy and reduced side effects. The antioxidant and anticancer effects of many medicinal plants are due to their secondary metabolites, which include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, tannins, and so on. We have included a synopsis of recent findings from studies on many commonly used medicinal herbs with anticancer effects in this paper.