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@article{189876,
        author = {Anuradha Bhaginath Sukase and Amanpreet Kaur Dumda Palaya},
        title = {A REVIEW OF MEDICINAL PLANT SOURCE USED IN ANTI-CANCER AGENT},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {115-122},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189876},
        abstract = {Cancer continues to be one of the most challenging health problems worldwide, claiming millions of lives every year. Despite significant progress in modern medicine, the search for safer, more effective, and more affordable cancer treatments remains ongoing. In this context, medicinal plants have once again attracted the attention of scientists and healthcare researchers. For centuries, plants have served as a valuable source of healing agents, and growing scientific evidence now supports their role in cancer prevention and treatment.
Although synthetic anticancer drugs have led to major breakthroughs, plant-based therapies still hold an important place in cancer management. One key reason is that plant-derived compounds often act on multiple biological targets at the same time, enhancing therapeutic effectiveness while reducing harmful side effects. Many of these natural compounds demonstrate strong anticancer activity by inhibiting tumor growth, inducing programmed cell death, and strengthening the body's natural defense mechanisms. This review highlights the contribution of medicinal plants to cancer therapy, with a focus on their mechanisms of action, important phytochemicals, and examples of well-studied anticancer plants.
India possesses rich heritage of medicinal plants that have been traditionally used to treat various diseases. Among them, several plants show promising anticancer potential, supported by both traditional knowledge and modern scientific research. This article aims to review the role of Indian medicinal plants in cancer treatment, emphasizing those with well-documented anticancer properties. It discusses their bioactive compounds, the mechanisms through which they exert anticancer effects, and the available clinical evidence supporting their use. By doing so, the article seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential of Indian medicinal plants as complementary and alternative options in cancer therapy.},
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        month = {December},
        }