Evaluation of Antiproliferative and Cytotoxic potential of organic solvent fractions of potential plant sources against Human colorectal carcinoma cell lines

Abstract

People have been relying and using various medicinal sources for ages throughout the world for alleviation of different ailments. Eighty percent of people worldwide depend on herbal medication for their fundamental medical needs, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) survey. The need for plant-based medications has led to increased studies into the extraction of therapeutic properties from plants. Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites, sometimes termed nutraceuticals, present in food, providing health benefits.