Scientific research has identified that numerous edible and medicinal plants contain potent bioactive compounds with anti-cancer properties. These compounds, including curcumin, vincristine, ginsenosides, and many others, play critical roles in inhibiting cancer cell growth, promoting apoptosis, preventing metastasis, and enhancing immune function.
Our innovative Craterpot growing system is designed to cultivate these valuable plants efficiently, even in resource-limited environments, using two tailored configurations: the Full-Draining Craterpot and the Non-Draining Craterpot. Understanding plant suitability to each system maximizes growth potential and medicinal value.
Of the approximately 250,000 plant species worldwide, over 1,000 have shown significant anticancer properties.
About 460 of these species are commonly used in herbal remedies to support cancer treatment or prevention.
| Plant | Key Compounds | Anticancer Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Curcuma longa (Turmeric) | Curcumin | Inhibits all stages of cancer development; effective in chemo-resistant cancers |
| Catharanthus roseus | Vincristine, Vinblastine (vinca alkaloids) | Disrupts mitosis, induces apoptosis, treats leukaemia, lymphomas, sarcomas |
| Podophyllum peltatum/hexandrum | Podophyllotoxin, Etoposide | DNA scission, apoptosis, effective against lung, testis, ovarian, and brain cancers |
| Andrographis paniculata | Andrographolide | Arrests cancer cells, boosts immunity, broad spectrum effect including colon cancer |
| Panax ginseng | Ginsenosides (Rb1, Rg3, Rf), Compound K | Prevents angiogenesis and metastasis; reverses drug resistance |
| Azadirachta indica (Neem) | Nimbolide, Liminoids | Induces apoptosis, reduces spread in multiple cancer types |
| Emblica officinalis (Amla) | Ellagic acid, Quercetin, Emblicanin A & B | Antioxidant, DNA protection, repairs chromosomal damage |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) | Glycyrrhizin, Licochalcones | Anti-inflammatory, anticancer effects on prostate, lung, colon, breast cancers |
| Glycine max (Soybean) | Genistein, Daidzein, Saponins | Inhibits angiogenesis, promotes apoptosis, works synergistically with other agents |
| Nigella sativa (Black Seed) | Thymoquinone | Kills cancer cells via clumping, effective in prostate and colon cancers |
| Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) | Withaferin A, Withanolides | Effective against prostate, colon, CNS cancers; antioxidant and immune boosting |
| Zingiber officinale (Ginger) | 6-Gingerol, 6-Shogaol | Inhibits angiogenesis and induces apoptosis/autophagy; effective in ovarian cancer |
| Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) | Eugenol, Orientin, Ursolic acid | Starves cancer cells, protects tissues, boosts immunity |
| Rubia cordifolia | Rubidianin, RA-7, RC-18 | Broad anticancer and hepatoprotective activity |
| Psoralea corylifolia | Psoralen, Psoralidin | Arrests cancer cell cycle, boosts NK cell activity |
| Plumbago zeylanica | Plumbagin | Antioxidant, induces apoptosis, effective against breast and liver cancers |
| Prunella vulgaris | Ursolic acid, Oleanolic acid | Treats breast, colon, and brain cancers; bone marrow boosting |
| Saussurea lappa | Costunolide, Mokkolactone, Cynaropicrin | Apoptosis and G2 arrest; effective against lymphoma, intestinal, ovarian cancers |
| Solanum nigrum (Leunca) | Solamargine, Solasonine, Glycoproteins | Apoptosis & autophagy; potent against liver, colon, and breast cancers |
| Tinospora cordifolia | Cordifoliosides, Arabinogalactan | Immunoenhancer, prevents metastasis, protects liver and nerves |
| Viscum album (Mistletoe) | Viscumin, Lectins, Viscotoxins | Induces apoptosis, inhibits angiogenesis, stimulates immune response |
The Craterpot system offers two configurations to suit different plant water needs, improving growth success for medicinal plants:
These species prefer well-drained soil and cannot tolerate waterlogged conditions:
| Plant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Curcuma longa (Turmeric) | Needs well-drained soil to prevent rhizome rot |
| Catharanthus roseus | Prefers aerated soil; avoids waterlogging |
| Andrographis paniculata | Thrives in drained soils with moderate moisture |
| Panax ginseng | Needs well-drained but moist soil |
| Azadirachta indica (Neem) | Prefers dry, well-drained soil |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) | Requires soil that drains well to prevent root diseases |
| Glycine max (Soybean) | Needs aerated soil, avoids standing water |
| Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) | Thrives in sandy, well-drained soils |
| Zingiber officinale (Ginger) | Likes moisture but requires drainage to prevent rot |
| Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) | Prefers well-drained soil and warm conditions |
| Rubia cordifolia | Does best in well-drained, fertile soils |
| Psoralea corylifolia | Needs aerated, well-drained soil |
| Plumbago zeylanica | Thrives in loose, drained soils |
| Saussurea lappa | Prefers dry, well-drained substrates |
| Tinospora cordifolia | Requires well-drained soil to prevent stem rot |
These species tolerate or prefer saturated soil conditions or benefit from a constant moisture zone in the pot:
| Plant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Emblica officinalis (Amla) | Thrives with steady moisture, tolerates wet roots |
| Nigella sativa (Black Seed) | Likes moist soil, tolerates some saturation |
| Prunella vulgaris | Prefers consistently moist conditions |
| Solanum nigrum (Leunca) | Grows well in wet, marshy conditions |
| Viscum album (Mistletoe) | Epiphytic, tolerates moist environments |
| Podophyllum peltatum/hexandrum | Prefers moist, humus-rich soil |
| Panax ginseng | Can tolerate moist soils if well aerated |
| Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) | Can tolerate moderate moisture |
| Rubia cordifolia | Prefers moist but well-drained soils; can adapt |
| Tinospora cordifolia | Can thrive in moist zones |
| Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) | Water-loving herb, ideal for wet zones |
| Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) | Prefers swampy, waterlogged soil |
| Eleocharis dulcis (Water Chestnut) | Aquatic plant, thrives submerged |
| Houttuynia cordata | Moist to wet habitats preferred |
| Hydrocotyle vulgaris (Marsh Pennywort) | Thrives in saturated soils |
| Ipomoea aquatica (Water Spinach) | Requires constantly wet conditions |
| Nasturtium officinale (Watercress) | Grows naturally in streams and ponds |
| Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus) | Requires water-saturated substrate |
| Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed) | Aquatic plant for wet environments |