Researchers detect a compound in a plant that could fight cancer cells
epa09539242 The Juanilama plant, in San Jose, Costa Rica, 20 October 2021, (issued 22 October 2021). Costa Rican scientists detected a compound in the Lippia alba plant, popularly known as juanilama, that could counteract cancer cells by weakening tumor cells while at the same time allowing healthy cells to continue multiplying. Experts in medicine, chemistry, pharmacy and natural products from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) found four essential oils in juanilama, one of which could be very effective against cancer. EPA/JEFFREY ARGUEDAS
