The Role of Herbal Medicine in Breast Cancer Treatment: Evidence for Therapeutic Effectiveness

July 2025 in “ International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science ”

Sumit Kumar

TLDR Herbal medicine may help treat breast cancer and improve quality of life.

Herbal medicine is gaining attention as a complementary treatment for breast cancer, potentially offering benefits such as immune modulation, reduced recurrence risk, and mitigation of chemotherapy side effects. Unlike conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which can cause significant side effects including nausea, fatigue, hair loss, and immunosuppression, herbal remedies may improve patients' quality of life and reduce long-term health issues. This review highlights the active constituents of herbal drugs and their mechanisms in treating breast cancer, suggesting their role in enhancing therapeutic effectiveness.

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