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  • Cancer is a leading cause of illness and death globally, highlighting the urgent need for more targeted treatment strategies.
  • Recent studies show that natural products, particularly phytochemicals from plants, can contribute to innovative cancer therapies by acting as both chemotherapeutic and preventive agents.
  • A comprehensive literature review was performed to evaluate the anticancer properties of various medicinal plants, focusing on their active compounds, mechanisms of action, and potential side effects against common cancers.

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Globally, cancer is one of the primary causes of both morbidity and mortality. To prevent cancer from getting worse, more targeted and efficient treatment plans must be developed immediately. Recent research has demonstrated the benefits of natural products for several illnesses, and these products have played a significant role in the development of novel treatments whose bioactive components serve as both chemotherapeutic and chemo-preventive agents. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring molecules obtained from plants that have potential applications in both cancer therapy and the development of new medications. These phytochemicals function by regulating the molecular pathways connected to the onset and progression of cancer. Among the specific methods are immune system control, inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, preventing proliferation, raising antioxidant status, and inactivating carcinogens. A thorough literature review was conducted using Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Google Patent, Patent Scope, and US Patent to obtain the data. To provide an overview of the anticancer effects of several medicinal plants, including , , , , , , , , , , , , , , L., their availability, classification, active components, pharmacological activities, signaling mechanisms, and potential side effects against the most common cancer types were explored.

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