ArticleHeliyon2025
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in management of breast cancers in Qatar.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used in the Aseer province, Southwestern Saudi Arabia.Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine · 2025Article
- Prevalence, patterns, drivers, and perceived benefits of herbal medicine use in COVID-19 patients in Qatar.Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2025Article
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Abstract
Breast cancer is a global health concern, including in Qatar, where it impacts women significantly. The complexity of breast cancer requires diverse treatment approaches influenced by tumor characteristics and biology. Despite advancements, current treatments still fall short of providing definitive solutions, particularly for triple-negative breast cancer. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), including herbal remedies, is increasingly popular among cancer patients, including those in Qatar. In Qatar, herbal medicine is widely used by the population, including breast cancer patients, yet preserving this knowledge faces significant challenges. This study aimed to document herbalists' ethnobotanical practices concerning breast cancer treatment in Qatar and corroborate any identified plant remedies' anticancer use with the literature. Thirteen herbalists were identified in Doha, Qatar, and surveyed using an ethnobotanical questionnaire between October and November 2022. Herbalists' demographic data and their herbal recommendations for breast cancer treatment were collected through structured interviews. Descriptive statistics and the Relative Frequency Citation (RFC) were employed for data analysis. The current study aimed to document herbalists' practices for breast cancer management in Qatar and validate the anticancer potential of the identified plants through existing literature. The present study documented the ethnobotanical knowledge of 13 herbalists in Qatar regarding breast cancer treatment, revealing the use of various plant species from ten different families.
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