POLYPHENOLS, ALKALOIDS AND ETHANOL EXTRACTS FROM MEDICINAL PLANTS IN TREATMENT OF CANCER MEDICINAL PLANTS IN TREATMENT OF CANCER

Abstract

The fundamental purpose of this review article is to bring forth discussion, summary, evaluation, and conclusion of treating cancer with medicinal plants. Cancer is amongst the most lifethreatening diseases which dates back all the way to 1600 B.C. Cancer is a dangerous disease that mostly is caused when a part of human body witnesses uncontrolled division within the abnormal cells that slowly dismantle that particular body part’s function until it spreads to death. With latest technology advancement in the medicine, scientists, doctors, and researchers have gathered legitimate facts of plants that could not only provide essential treatment but also help in future eradication of this disease. This review article consists of researches of theoretical, mathematical, and practical nature. In lieu of random cancer treatment approach, certain chemicals such as Polyphenols, Alkaloids, and ethanol will specifically be discussed throughout the paper followed by their possible extracts from medicinal plants. Furthermore, profound review of evaluation of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and properties of anti-cancer with medicinal plants will be discussed along with how it is utilized in the conventional medication production.