PHARMACOLOGICAL IMPLICATION OF CASSIA ALLATA LINN. PLANT WITHIN MIZORAM, INDIA TO SUPRESS CANCER ACTIVITY.

Nature has long been a valuable source of medicinal compounds, with many modern drugs originating from natural sources and traditionally used in healing systems. Herbal medicines, with their rich historical background, are often considered safer alternatives to synthetic drugs. Notably, a significant proportion of modern clinical drugs are derived from natural products, highlighting their vital role in pharmaceutical research and development.This review focuses on the distribution, botanical characteristics, medicinal properties, and pharmacological activities of Cassia alata and Cassia auriculata. These plants are recognized for their diverse active compounds with therapeutic value and their proven biological activity against various diseases.