Calliandra portoricensis (CP) is a herb widely used in Nigeria for the treatment of breast engorgement. However, the scientific evidence of this use and its mechanisms of action is not clearly understood.We assessed the chemopreventive effects of methanol
BACKGROUND
The attendant side effects associated with some synthetic drugs used in the management of diseases have led to the search for safer alternative therapies that are relatively cheaper with minimal side effects.
METHODS
The methanol extract of Calliandra portoricensis root bark (CPRB) was