Affiliation:
1. Sri Padmavati Mahila Visva Vidyalayam (Women's) University, India
2. Shree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, India
Abstract
Cancer is regarded as a deadly disease and characterized as one of largest problems among the universal population. Worldwide, the population insists on a positive approach for curing the disease. However, plant resources are found to possess multiple phytochemicals which revealed promising effects for various cancer maladies. Over 60% of drugs are obtained from natural source only. Therapy for common cancer involves radiotherapy or chemotherapy, which alters the physical condition of the individual with diverse side effects and ultimately drains the immunity of the individual. Several available drugs are also unable to cure cancer completely, but recent advancement in utilization of plant-based compounds revealed greater beneficial efficacy in management of cancerous cell growth. Therefore, this chapter portrays the bioactive compounds obtained from natural sources and how these traditional medicines act as drug candidates against cancer.