Evaluation of Effectiveness of Herbal Medication in Cancer Care: A Review Study

Javad  Tavakoli; Solaleh Miar; Mohammad Majid Zadehzare; Hossein Akbari

International Journal of Cancer Management

The Official Journal of Cancer Research Center (CRC), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

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Evaluation of Effectiveness of Herbal Medication in Cancer Care: A Review Study

Author(s):

Javad Tavakoli^1,*,

Solaleh Miar¹,

Mohammad Majid Zadehzare¹,

Hossein Akbari¹

1Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Faculty, Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

International Journal of Cancer Management:Vol. 5, issue 3; e80817

Published online:Sep 30, 2012

Article type:Review Article

Received:Jan 05, 2012

Accepted:Apr 02, 2012

How to Cite:Javad TavakoliSolaleh MiarMohammad Majid ZadehzareHossein AkbariEvaluation of Effectiveness of Herbal Medication in Cancer Care: A Review Study.Int J Cancer Manag.5(3):e80817.

Abstract

Based on a common belief, herbal medicine with the least possible side effects should be the center of attention in cancer care; however, in many cases they have not been properly studied with reliable clinical trials in human subjects. In this review, it was attempted to identify the available evidence on the use and clinical effects of herbs in cancer care. The research consists of two major parts including immunomodulator and chemopreventive herbal compounds whose mechanism, biological response, anticancer element of extract and related benefits were completely studied. Also, the safety of herbal anticancer compounds was discussed. Although the use of herbal medicines in treating cancer shows less chemotherapy-induced, toxicity, more researches are required to reach their full therapeutic potentials.

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