Abstract from the year 2014 in the subject Medicine - Alternative Medicine, grade: 1, course: M. Pharm., language: English, abstract: Herbal medicines are in great demand over the world for primary health care because of their efficacy, safety and lesser side effects. Traditional use of medicines is recognized as a way to potential future medicines. Of the top 34 top marketed drugs for different diseases, 14 are natural compounds and natural products are main sources of anticancer agents. There are several higher plant species that need to be explored as a source of anticancer agents. The...