Open AccessPotential of Tithonia diversifolia Hemsley A. Gray (Kembang Bulan) Leaf Extract as Anti-Cancer Agents
Author(s) -
Muflihah Rizkawati
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
biology, medicine and natural product chemistry/biology, medicine, and natural product chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2540-9328
pISSN - 2089-6514
DOI - 10.14421/biomedich.2021.102.87-91
Subject(s) - tithonia , cancer , disease , cancer cell , biology , medicine , botany
The main objective of this review is to explain the great potential of herbal plants as anticancer agents. Cancer is a disease caused by abnormal cell growth in the body. The high number of cancer incidents still become a global concern because of the high mortality rate. The treatments of cancer such as chemotherapy can cause serious side effects by killing the normal cells. This is the reason why it is necessary to develop an alternative treatment of cancer. I discussed a plant that is believed to has health benefit. Many studies have showed the positive effect of Tithonia diversifolia plant for health. After 2000, the researchers discovered a new potential through its cytotoxicity to neoplastic cells. This plant needs to be developed sustainably. However, in the future this plant might become an effective alternative to treat cancer with lower side effects.