Potent Anticancer Medicinal Plants: Secondary Metabolite Profiling, Active Ingredients, and Pharmacological Outcomes

Herbal medicines are essential for preventing and treating cancer, and this book provides valuable information on the most potent anticancer plant genera and species. These plants contain chemotherapeutic complexes, biologically active molecules, and secondary metabolites with promising properties to cure cancer. The book discusses the potential of these plants for new drug discovery and their importance in modern medicine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Herbal medicines hold immense significance in the prevention and treatment of cancer disorders, which remain a primary cause of human disease and mortality worldwide. In this comprehensive new volume, we delve into the most vital plant genera and species that possess potent anticancer activities, including Garcinia indica, Centella asiatica Linn, Nigella sativa, Ocimum sanctum, Boswellia serrata Roxb, Catharanthus roseus, Withania somnifera (Linn.) Dunal, Camptotheca acuminata Decne, Taxus baccata L., Panax ginseng, Tinospora cordifolia (Wild) Miers, Taxus brevifolia, and Glycyrrhiza glabra. These anticancer medicinal plants are endowed with a unique and essential array of chemotherapeutic complexes, biologically active molecules, and secondary metabolites (such as taxol, vinblastine, vincristine, camptothecin, topotecan, and others) that hold promising properties for curing cancer in humans. These plants exhibit a vast potential for new drug discovery in the modern era of medicine, serving as powerful tools in the fight against this devastating disease.

The book offers valuable insights into various aspects of anticancer plants, including secondary metabolite profiling, active ingredients, modes of action, and pharmacological outcomes. It explores the global significance of important anticancer plants and provides valuable information to promote the discovery of new drugs derived from these natural sources. This book is of immense value to oncologists, cancer researchers, biotechnologists, medicinal chemists, pharmacists, pharmacologists, phytochemists, members of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences engaged in cancer treatment, as well as upper-level students and residents in pharmacy and medicine.

In conclusion, herbal medicines play a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of cancer disorders, and this new volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals seeking alternative approaches to cancer care. By harnessing the power of these natural compounds, we can continue to make progress in the fight against cancer and improve the well-being of countless individuals affected by this disease.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774913116