What Lies In Bitter Leaf? UHAS Student Searches For Antioxidant And Anticancer Activity
Bitter leaf is a familiar sight in Ghanaian markets and kitchens. Its sharp taste is well known, and its use in traditional remedies is passed down through generations. But for one final-year student at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), the plant became the starting point for a detailed laboratory investigation. Livingstone Afenyo, […] The post What Lies In Bitter Leaf? UHAS…
Bitter leaf, a common plant found in Ghanaian markets and kitchens, has captured the attention of a final-year Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS). The student, Livingstone Afenyo, aimed to investigate the potential antioxidant and anticancer properties of the plant's leaves. The study, led by Dr. Adjoa A. Boakye and Professor Clement O. Tettey, involved preparing an extract from dried bitter leaf and testing its effects on free radicals and cancer cells.
The extract showed promising results, with high activity levels against free radicals and significant toxicity to prostate cancer cells compared to normal cells. However, the study's findings are preliminary and do not confirm bitter leaf's ability to prevent, treat, or cure cancer. The research contributes to expanding scientific understanding of traditional Ghanaian medicinal plants and highlights the importance of further investigation into their potential therapeutic applications.
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