HERB DRUG INTERACTIONS: CHALLENGES FOR CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY
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Cancer, anticancer agents, complementary medicines, therapeutic activity
Abstract
Almost all societies have utilized medicinal herbs as a source of treatment. For thousands of years, people have utilized medicinal herbs to cure illnesses, preserve food, and enhance its flavor. Over the ages, human groups have shared knowledge of their therapeutic qualities with one another. Although modern scientific medicine has made great strides, traditional medicine remains the primary means of treating diseases for the majority of people in developing countries, including India. Even among those who have access to western medicine, the number of people using complementary and alternative medicine is still high. Active compounds produced during secondary metabolism are typically responsible for the biological properties of plant species used throughout the globe for various purposes, including treatment of chronic diseases. According to epidemiological data, nutrition has a significant impact on both human health and the management of a number of chronic illnesses, such as cancer. Certain medicinal herbs have antitumor chemicals, which make them potential candidates for chemotherapy preventive agents against the development of cancer. However, on occasion, these agents may react with the active ingredient and alter the therapeutic property's potency. In this study, an attempt has been made to draw attention to the possible interactions between the active substances and herbal components.
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Rajni Yadav
Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Near Vidhan Sabha, Tekari, Raipur, 492001, India
Amit Roy
Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Near Vidhan Sabha, Tekari, Raipur, 492001, India
Trilochan Satapathy
Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Near Vidhan Sabha, Tekari, Raipur, 492001, India
