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Analgesic effects of medicinal plants and phytochemicals on chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain through glial modulation.

Author: KimNari, KimSun Kwang, LeeJi Hwan, ParkSangwon

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Overview

This review summarizes the analgesic efficacy of medicinal plants and their phytochemicals for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), focusing on glial modulation. Studies have shown that medicinal plants and their phytochemicals can effectively treat CIPN through glial modulation, offering an alternative therapeutic option with potential for reducing side effects.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) frequently occurs in cancer patients. This side effect lowers the quality of life of patients and may cause the patients to abandon chemotherapy. Several medications (e.g., duloxetine and gabapentin) are recommended as remedies to treat CIPN; however...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8532132/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Harnessing Nature's Power: Medicinal Plants for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain

[Neuroscience] is a field with a growing interest in natural remedies. This research explores the analgesic effects of medicinal plants and phytochemicals in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain (CIPN), a debilitating side effect of cancer treatment. The researchers investigated the potential of these natural compounds to alleviate CIPN, focusing on their modulation of glial cells.

Tapping into Nature's Pharmacy: Medicinal Plants for CIPN

The study revealed that medicinal plants and their phytochemicals may offer a promising approach to treating CIPN. Many of these natural compounds are believed to exert their analgesic effects by modulating glial cells, which play a crucial role in pain transmission. This research suggests that exploring the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants could lead to new and effective treatments for CIPN.

Finding Healing in Nature's Garden

Imagine the world of medicine as a vast desert, with different plants and herbs representing potential remedies. CIPN is like a painful thorn, hindering the path to recovery for cancer patients. The researchers are diligently searching for healing plants in this desert, hoping to find natural solutions to alleviate the pain and suffering caused by CIPN. This research opens up exciting possibilities for exploring the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants in the treatment of neuropathic pain.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

Medicinal plants and phytochemicals offer promising therapeutic potential for the treatment of CIPN. Their ability to modulate glial cells suggests a novel approach to alleviating pain. Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms underlying their analgesic effects and to develop safe and effective treatments for CIPN based on these natural compounds. This research highlights the importance of exploring nature's bounty for new therapeutic options.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2022-02-15
  2. Date Revised 2022-02-15
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

34676990

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC8532132

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