NATURE'S CANCER FIGHTERS: THIRTY-TWO POWERFUL PLANTS WITH PROMISING ANTICANCER POTENTIAL

Abstract

This review article delves into the potential of thirty-two plant species as promising candidates for cancer treatment and prevention. Each plant species is examined individually, highlighting their bioactive compounds and mechanisms of action against cancer cells. The plants discussed include Asparagus racemosus, Allium sativum, Astragalus gummifera, Bacopa monniera, Bleekeria vitensis, Arachis hypogaea, Aronia melanocarpa, Brassica oleracea, Camellia sinensis, Catharanthus roseus, Asparagus officinalis, Crocus sativus, Curcuma longa, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Coleus forskohlii, Datura metal, Ginkgo biloba, Gloriosa superba, Larrea divaricata, Lavandula angustifolia, Glycine max, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Momordica charantia, Olea europaea, Rhus succedanea, Oryza sativa, and Terminalia paniculata. Yucca glauca, Triticum aestivum, Podophyllum peltatum, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Pyrus malus. The review summarizes the research findings on these plants' anticancer properties, including their ability to inhibit cancer cell growth, induce apoptosis, suppress angiogenesis, and modulate immune responses. Additionally, their potential role in managing the side effects of conventional cancer treatments is explored.