Abstract

Today, cancer is considered a serious public health concern in the world. The burden of cancer in Burkina Faso is increasing every year. Efforts are being made by the government and researchers to deal with cancer rising in the country. With the high cost of anti-cancer drugs, several patients move towards traditional medicine for their healthcare, underscoring the importance of medicinal plants in cancer management in Burkina Faso. Here we provide a comprehensive review of cancer epidemiological studies, clinical research and medicinal plants-based treatments conducted in Burkina Faso. This review seeks to draw the attention of stakeholders on cancer management needs and to motivate researchers to continue looking for anti-cancer drugs from medicinal plants of Burkina Faso which will help to set a list of plants pharmacologically proven for cancer patient healthcare.

Keywords

Burkina Faso, cancer, medicinal plants, traditional medicine