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-:POLYHERBAL FORMULATION:-
According to WHO nearly 80% of the people of the world still use traditional or
Ayurvedic treatments to maintain their health. The goal of Ayurveda, an Indian medical system,
is to cure human illnesses without causing needless suffering. A new idea that is becoming
popular is the use of polyherbal formulations as a powerful, safe, and effective alternative to
conventional treatment. A key component of traditional herbal medicine is the polyherbalism,
which is the combination of several medicinal herbs to increase therapeutic efficacy. To achieve
the therapeutic effects, a single plant cannot contain enough active phytochemical
components. Adding different herbs in a certain ratio to polyherbal and herbo-mineral
compositions improves their medicinal impact and reduces their toxicity.
Reasons for Compounding a Polyherbal Formulation:-
1. Combining herbs with different phytoconstituents can enhance the therapeutic effects.
2. Because of their wide therapeutic range, polyherbal formulations provide an excellent risk-
benefit ratio.
3. Polyherbal formulations are necessary when single-herb therapy fails to treat severe or acute
conditions.
4. Combining herbs with opposite properties can neutralize toxic effects.
5. Adding herbs can counteract harmful effects of other herbs in the formulation.
6. Herbs can be added to reduce unpleasant tastes in herbal formulations.
7. Polyherbal formulations reducing the side effect.
8. Additional herbs can be added to speed up the onset of action.


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-:HERBAL TUMORS THERAPHY:-
Medicinal plants are rich in bioactive compounds that have a variety of pharmacological
effects, including anti-cancer and anti-tumors properties. These compounds can be categorized
into several main groups, such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids and polyphenols.
Flavonoids, for instance, are a diverse group of phytonutrients found in almost all fruits
and vegetables. They are known for their antioxidant properties, which help in protecting cells
from damage caused by free radicals. Some flavonoids have been shown to inhibit the growth
of tumors cells and reduce inflammation.
Alkaloids are another significant group of bioactive compounds found in medicinal
plants. They are characterized by their nitrogen-containing structures and exhibit a wide range

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