Ippia Alba Essential Oil: A Promising Complementary Therapy for Breast Cancer

Chem Biodivers. 2024 Apr;21(4):e202301510. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202301510. Epub 2024 Mar 21.

Abstract

Breast cancer remains a pressing global health issue, spurring exploration into innovative therapies. This review focuses on Lippia alba (Mill.) essential oil's potential as a complementary breast cancer treatment. With growing interest in natural approaches, Lippia alba shows promise in breast cancer management. The review will explore Lippia alba's multifaceted role in treatment, highlighting its anticancer effects on breast cancer cells, potential synergy with conventional treatments, safety profiles, and existing clinical evidence. It will also address knowledge gaps, stressing the need for further research to unlock Lippia alba's full therapeutic potential in breast cancer therapy. In a field craving novel therapies, this review offers a timely analysis. Despite the lack of existing reviews on this topic, Lippia alba's significance cannot be understated. As research progresses, this article will be a valuable resource for researchers and healthcare practitioners seeking to augment breast cancer management through complementary therapies.

Keywords: Anticancer properties; Breast cancer; Complementary therapy; Lippia alba (Mill.) essential oil.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Complementary Therapies*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lippia*
  • Oils, Volatile* / pharmacology
  • Oils, Volatile* / therapeutic use
  • Plant Extracts

Substances

  • Oils, Volatile
  • Plant Extracts