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Through bipartite network analysis of 3,250 plants and 667 experimentally validated anticancer metabolites, we identified 61 top-ranked plants, among which 85.25% exhibited known anticancer properties, while 14.75% represented novel candidates. Further experimental validation of\n                    <jats:italic>F. vulgaris<\/jats:italic>\n                    extract revealed its predicted anticancer potential. Biochemical analyses demonstrated high peroxidase activity (0.063 AU\/min per mg protein), substantial flavonoid content (178.33\u2009\u00b1\u200918.3\u2009mg QE\/g), and elevated total phenolics (643.3\u2009\u00b1\u200920.8\u2009mg GAE\/g). GC-MS analysis identified 22 bioactive compounds, predominantly featuring documented antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. The extract exhibited significant dose-dependent cytotoxicity against breast cancer cell lines, with MTT assays showing significant inhibition (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.0001) in both MCF-7 and 4T1 cells. Flow cytometry analysis further confirmed remarkable cell death induction, with rates reaching 90.51% (MCF-7) and 97.4% (4T1) at 10\u2009mg\/mL concentration of the extract. These experimental results robustly validate our network pharmacology approach for efficiently identifying anticancer botanicals through their metabolite profiles. This integrative strategy connects computational prediction with experimental validation, providing a scalable framework for discovering plant-derived therapeutics. 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