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In vitro studies of Asian medicinal plants with potential activity against breast cancer

Zaida Zakaria, Siew Hua Gan, Mahaneem Mohamed.




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Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women, and the side effects reported for conventional treatments have motivated scientists to investigate the anticancer properties of natural products such as medicinal plants. This review summarizes the in vitro studies on medicinal plants available in Asian countries, including Aloe vera, Alpinia galanga, Centella asiatica, Andrographis paniculata, Curcuma longa, Morinda citrifolia, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Zingiber officinale, Pereskia bleo and Typhonium flagelliforme that have exhibited potential therapeutic properties against breast cancer. The mechanisms of action and potential drug-natural product interactions are discussed because these plants are commonly used in Asian populations. Clinical trials are warranted to further explore the safety and efficacy of these plants to better manage breast cancer in the future.

Key words: Breast cancer, medicinal plants, Asian, mechanism, anticancer






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