Cytotoxic and antiproliferative activity of kanchnar guggulu, an Ayurvedic formulation.

Objective: Kanchnar guggulu is a compound Ayurvedic formulation used in clinical practice for the treatment of benign and malignant tumors. The present study investigates its cytotoxic and antiproliferative activities.

Methods: The hydro-alcoholic (50%) extract of kanchnar guggulu was prepared.