The burden of neoplastic diseases is a significant global health challenge accounting for
thousands of deaths. In Uganda, about 32,617 cancer cases were reported in 2018 …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Approximately 70% of anticancer drugs were developed
or derived from natural products or plants. Southern Africa boasts an enormous floral …

Background Traditional medicine plays an important role in health care provision in the
developing world. A number of cancer patients have been found to be using traditional …

Background: Cancer is a major cause of mortality worldwide with increasing numbers by the
years. In North Africa, the number of cancer patients is alarming. Also shocking is that a …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance The Ijebu ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria
has a rich tradition of medicinal plant use. Interestingly, individuals from developing …

Cancer occurrence is rapidly increasing all over the world, including in developing
countries. The current trend in cancer management requires the use of herbal remedies …

Background Plants that are used as traditional medicine represent a relevant pool for
selecting plant candidates that may have anticancer properties. In this study, the …

Aims Cancer represents a major health burden and drain on healthcare resources in the
world. The majority of the people of Africa still patronize traditional medicine for their health …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Traditional medicine plays a critical role in treatment of
chronic debilitating and life threatening conditions and diseases. Cancer is one such …

The use of medicinal plants for the treatment of diseases is a common practice in many parts
of the world including Zimbabwe. The study provides ethnobotanical data on the use of …