Safety, efficacy and quality profile of ayurvedic anti-cancer medicines

Authors

  • Jaji priya Chirra G D Goenka University, Gurugram-122103, India.
  • Sai Sravani Choppa G D Goenka University, Gurugram-122103, India.
  • Kajal Singh G D Goenka University, Gurugram-122103, India.
  • Vishal Singh G D Goenka University, Gurugram-122103, India.
  • Suhani Sinha G D Goenka University, Gurugram-122103, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2020.12.1.0152

Keywords:

Cow urine, Indian Gooseberry, Madagascar periwinkle, Garlic, Pacific Yew, Hemp plant

Abstract

Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled multiplication of cells in human body with the inability to be controlled or stopped, consequently forming tumors of malignant cells with the potential to be metastatic. Around one third of deaths due to cancer are due to five leading behavioral and dietary risks: high body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, tobacco use and alcohol use. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and about one in 6 deaths is due to cancer. The economic impact of cancer is significant and is increasing. The total annual economic cost of cancer in 2010 was estimated at approximately US 1.16 trillion. The economic burden on low- and middle-income countries is profound since approximately 70% of deaths due to cancer occur in these countries. To combat the growing challenge, development in cures and preventative therapies has emerged through rapid research in this area. Current treatments include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and chemically derived drugs which have severe side effects. Therefore, there is an increasing impetus on development and use of natural alternative therapies against cancer. Plants sources have been exploited in medicine for their natural antiseptic properties. Thus, research has developed into investigating the potential properties and uses of terrestrial plant extracts for the preparation of potential nanomaterial-based drugs for diseases including cancer. This article aims to take an overview of naturally derived compounds that have anticancer therapeutic properties and their current status in this field.

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2020-07-30

How to Cite

Chirra , J. priya, Choppa, . S. S., Singh , K., Singh, . V., & Sinha, . S. (2020). Safety, efficacy and quality profile of ayurvedic anti-cancer medicines. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12(1), 01–06. https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2020.12.1.0152

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