A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF ANTICANCEROUS PROPERTIES OF WITHANIA SOMNIFERA, TINOSPORACARDIFOLIA, CURCUMA LONGA, OCIMUM SANCTUM

Abstract

Cancer is one of the life-threatening diseases, which create major significant problems in both the developing and developed countries.  Worldwide Cancer is a leading cause of death and observed for 15% of all deaths in year 2007-2008. The number of cancer deaths worldwide will expect to increase by 45% from 2007 to 2030. Normal cells multiply when the body need and die when the body doesn’t need it but when cells start uncontrolled division it is called cancer. In cancer number of treatments are available such as Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Immune-therapy & Surgery with consequent side effects can be seen in patient. Because of serious side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy many cancer patients seek integrative complimentary methods of treatment. There are many drugs available in Ayurveda for cancer some of them in the process of trials. There is a need to develop more effective and less toxic drugs which combat the side effects of modern technologies through the heritage of Ayurveda. Plants have always been a basis for the traditional Ayurvedic medicine systems along with animal products, metals, minerals and they have provided continuous remedies to the mankind for thousands of years. Ayurvedic herbs show potential role against cancer treatment.