Anticancer potential of Diospyrin and its analogues: An updated review.

Cancer, characterized as one of the leading causes of death owing to its heterogeneity and complexity, hence poses a significant challenge to health care system across the globe. Current therapies for cancer curtailment are considered to have associated side effects, therefore discovery of novel alternative approaches is need of the time. In this context, natural products have attained an essential spot in the scientific community for the development of novel cancer treatments.

Anticancer therapeutic potential of genus : From phytochemistry to clinical applications-A review.

The genus has gained significant attention in the scientific community owing to its diverse bioactivities ascribed to specific bioactive constituents present in different species of this plant. Phytochemicals like flavonoids, terpenoids, and xanthones have been reported to be present in other species responsible for their pharmacological properties. These compounds are well known for their diverse potent therapeutic potentials, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.

Hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective potentials of crude methanolic extract from L. - results of an in vitro study.

L., also known as babul, belonging to the Fabaceae family and the genus, is typically used for ornamental purposes and also as a medicinal plant found in tropical and subtropical areas. This plant is a rich source of bioactive compounds.