V2I10P61

A Review on Medicinal Herbs its Potential Activities in Cancer

Nagam Sushma Ragini¹, Vela Bhargavi¹, Thirakala Bhavitha¹, Nuttu Venkatesh¹, Shaik Zabia Firdose¹, Patan Sumayya¹, M. Vinod Kumar¹, A Ravi Kumar^2*

Abstract

Medicinal herbs have demonstrated significant potential as supportive agents in cancer treatment due to their wide range of bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and phenolics. These natural compounds can exert anticancer effects by reducing oxidative stress, promoting apoptosis, inhibiting tumor growth, limiting cell proliferation, and influencing key signaling pathways involved in cancer progression. Both experimental and some clinical studies suggest that medicinal herbs may help minimize side effects of conventional therapies while enhancing overall patient outcomes. However, to ensure their safety and effectiveness, further studies are needed to standardize herbal preparations, establish proper dosing, and conduct rigorous clinical trials. Combining medicinal herbs with conventional cancer therapies may offer a natural, holistic, and potentially cost-effective strategy to improve cancer management and patient quality of life.

Keywords:

Medicinal Herbs, Cancer, Activities , Managements