Anticancerous efficacy of Semecarpus anacardium on N-nitrosodiethylamine induced hepatocellular carcinoma in Wistar rats
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2011
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Abstract
Cancer is a devastating disease with a severe impact on the physical and
psychological well being of patients. Hepatocellular carcinoma has been reported in
various species of animals including dogs, cats, sheep and pigs. To date, only limited
therapeutic options are available for the treatment of cancers. This leads patients to
shift attention to alternative therapies, including the holistic approach of alternative
medicine, particularly preparations from herbal products, which have formed the basis
for traditional medicine for thousands of years. Semecarpus anacardium is a well
known medicinal plant in Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine. It has been found to have a
lot of medicinal Properties particularly for its anti-cancerous activity.
After subjecting this Ayurvedic drug to safety assessment and gross behavior
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Veterinary Surgery, Study