Title of article :
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Herbal Medication in Cancer Care: A Review Study
Author/Authors :
Tavakoli, Javad islamic azad university - Biomedical Engineering Faculty - Dept of Biomedical Engineering, ايران , Miar, Solaleh islamic azad university - Biomedical Engineering Faculty - Dept of Biomedical Engineering, ايران , Zadehzare, Mohammad Majid islamic azad university - Biomedical Engineering Faculty - Dept of Biomedical Engineering, ايران , Akbari, Hossein islamic azad university - Biomedical Engineering Faculty - Dept of Biomedical Engineering, ايران
Abstract :
Based on a common belief, herbal medicine with the least possible side effects should be the center of attention in cancer care; however, in many cases they have not been properly studied with reliable clinical trials in human subjects. In this review, it was attempted to identify the available evidence on the use and clinical effects of herbs in cancer care. The research consists of two major parts including immunomodulator and chemopreventive herbal compounds whose mechanism, biological response, anticancer element of extract and related benefits were completely studied. Also, the safety of herbal anticancer compounds was discussed. Although the use of herbal medicines in treating cancer shows less chemotherapy-induced, toxicity, more researches are required to reach their full therapeutic potentials.
Keywords :
Neoplasms , Plants , Immunologic factors , Prevention , Safety
Journal title :
International Journal of Cancer Management
Journal title :
International Journal of Cancer Management
