Therapeutic Applications of Herbal Medicines for the Prevention and Management of Cancer

Plants serve as a revered base for the natural products that support human health. There is growing evidence that Ayurvedic medicinal herbs and the secondary metabolites they produce can be used to treat cancer. Numerous research have documented the value of herbal plants in immune system modulation, cancer patient survival, and quality of life. For the treatment and prevention of cancer, Ayurvedic herbal remedies are included into mainstream therapy. Humans are becoming more and more reliant on herbal remedies because they are safer and more potent than manufactured pharmaceuticals. The value of medicinal plants is rising due to its potential and uses. The use of Ayurvedic medicinal herbs for the prevention and treatment of various malignancies is examined in this chapter’s review work. This chapter also discusses a report on the potential use of phytoconstituents in the treatment of cancer.