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- The text discusses a traditional medicinal herb known for treating various ailments such as snake bites, skin infections, and diabetes, as well as multiple types of cancers, although its anticancer mechanisms are still unclear.
- A literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google to gather recent research papers on the herb's anticancer properties, focusing on its preparation, effects, and mechanisms.
- The goal of the mini review is to enhance knowledge about the active components and molecular processes of the herb's extracts to support future research and clinical applications.
Article Abstract
is a traditional medicinal herb that is applied for the therapy of snake bites, skin infection, herpes infection, burns, scalds, dysentery, and diabetes. is also used to treat several cancers, including breast, cervical, colon, gastric, head and neck, liver, lung, pancreatic, and skin cancers, as well as lymphoma and leukemia; however, the underlying mechanisms of its anticancer activity remained undetermined. We searched PubMed and Google with key words " and cancer" and collected recent papers of with anticancer activity. We focused on the preparation, effects, and action mechanisms of extracts on various types of cancers. We hope that this mini review can help update our knowledge about active components, effects, and molecular mechanisms of extracts from this promising herb for ongoing studies and speed up its clinical application in the future.
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