2023, Vol. 11, Issue 3, Part A

Medicinal plants have been used in the treatment for several human ailments since time immemorial. They are important because of the bioactive compounds present in them. They have been reported to possess anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer properties. Among the various existing diseases, cancer is more prevalent in recent times. Medicinal plants have been used in the treatment of cancer. Medicinal plants also serve as the source for the development of new drugs in the clinical treatment of cancer. Garcinia cowa possess various medicinal properties and has been used in the treatment illness including fever and diabetes. The phytoconstituent of Garcinia cowa has been reported to have potential anticancer activity.