Nigerian medicinal plant use in cancer therapy

What is it about?

The work investigates how Nigerian medicinal plants which are used by locals in the treatment of cancer work. It shows that the plant extracts actually work through their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potencies. As oxidative stress and inflammation are features in cancers, the results demonstrate their anti-cancer potentials

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Why is it important?

Traditional modes of healthcare are widely used by people in developing countries. This is due to the lower-income situation in these settings that make contemporary medicines unaffordable. Also, there is a belief that traditional medicines are safer. Scientists must be ready to investigate the claims of traditional medicine practices so as to delineate their effectiveness or otherwise