Geraniol and citral: recent developments in their anticancer credentials opening new vistas in complementary cancer therapy
Gauri Srivastava,
Esha Mukherjee,
Ruchika Mittal
et al.
Abstract:About 10 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Globally, it is the second leading cause of death after heart disease, and by 2035, the death toll could reach 14.6 million. Several drugs and treatments are available to treat cancer, but survival rates remain low. Many studies in recent years have shown that plant-derived monoterpenes, particularly geraniol and citral, are effective against various cancers, including breast, liver, melanoma, endometrial, colon, prostate, and skin cancers. This tren… Show more
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