Plants can be game-changers in cancer treatment

Many medicinal plants inhibit tumor growth. They are widely used because of their easy availability, affordability and having minimal or no side effects. — Unsplash

MEDICINAL plants play a key role in cancer research. As scientific understanding grows, they may increasingly be used in conjunction with conventional cancer therapies to enhance patient outcomes and give patients new hope.

Currently scientists are focusing on combination therapies for different types of cancer. Growing research aims to combine medicinal plant remedies with conventional medicines like chemotherapy or radiation therapy to increase effectiveness and minimise negative effects.