Hibiscus Leaves Inhibit Growth of Melanoma Cancer Cells

Originally from Angola, hibiscus is now cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Sudan, Egypt, Thailand, Mexico, and China. The polyphenols present in hibiscus leaves may inhibit growth of and destroy melanoma cancer cells without damaging healthy human skin cells, scientists from Taiwan have found.









Hibiscus leaf is a rich source of polyphenols which are