Phytochemical screening and acute oral toxicity study of Coldenia procumbens and Mukia maderaspatana whole-plant

Abstract

Usage of drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells both by killing the cancer cells or by stopping them from dividing is known as chemotherapy. Even though so many anticancer drugs are available in the market, there are many side effects of these drugs and therefore, the patient requires secondary palliative care. The way the chemotherapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated. It plays an essential role in the discovery of lead compound for the development of conventional drugs. Plant herbs have non-toxic side effects. The plant and (L) M. possess chemical compounds that show antioxidant and anticancer activity. (L) M. , before its clinical usage, through the toxicological profile, was determined on the crude extracts as well as on isolated compounds to confirm the safety of the drug.