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Medicinal plants are essential to human health and have been used for ages because of
their therapeutic properties, economic value, and medicinal benefits.2.1 .Turmeric (Curcuma longa):
The active ingredient in turmeric that has been studied for its potential anti-cancer
effects is a compound called curcumin.some examples of medicinal plants and information on the potential mechanisms of
action for the medicinal plants mentioned:
1.1Green tea (Camellia sinensis): Green tea includes a number of bioactive
chemicals, but epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a kind of polyphenol, is the one that
is frequently linked to the plant's possible health advantages.Curcumin is a naturally occurring polyphenol
and the primary bioactive compound found in turmeric, which is derived from the
rhizome of the Curcuma longa plant.It
has been proposed that EGCG may work through a number of methods to prevent the
growth of lung cancer cells, such as:
1 .Antioxidant activity: EGCG has the ability to reduce oxidative stress and scavenge
free radicals, both of which are linked to the onset and spread of cancer [1].2 .Anti-inflammatory effects: Research has demonstrated the anti-inflammatory
qualities of EGCG, and chronic inflammation has been linked to the development of
cancer.