Abstract
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Cancer is responsible for one in six deaths globally. Use of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy on the rise across globe, high cost and side effects forced to search for an alternate. Ayurveda is time tested medical science having its roots in India widely used in treating chronic diseases. There are many herbs available around the world with diverse medicinal properties. Simarouba glauca DC plant is widely used to treat the different types of cancers. Simarouba contains many phytochemicals which have anti-cancerous properties. Present short review is an attempt to compile the evidences from the classical Ayurveda texts and modern sciences. A few preliminary research studies verified its safety and efficacy in cancer and other ailments. The outcome of these studies showed widely scattered evidences. This study focuses on concomitantly consumed/prescribed drugs having potential to interact with Simarouba, which will help to explore role of Simarouba in the integrative management of oncology and its associated complications.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Stem Cells in Disease Pathogenesis |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 225-240 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536196580 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781536196306 |
| Publication status | Published - 17-05-2021 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
