Therapeutic Effects of Essential Oils and Their Bioactive Compounds on Prostate Cancer Treatment
Leticia Santos Pimentel,
Luciana Machado Bastos,
Luiz Ricardo Goulart
et al.
Abstract:Since prostate cancer (PCa) relies on limited therapies, more effective alternatives are required. Essential oils (EOs) and their bioactive compounds are natural products that have many properties including anticancer activity. This review covers studies published between 2000 and 2023 and discusses the anti-prostate cancer mechanisms of the EOs from several plant species and their main bioactive compounds. It also provides a critical perspective regarding the challenges to be overcome until they reach the mar… Show more
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