Effect of Annona Muricata Leaves on Colorectal Cancer Patients and Colorectal Cancer Cells

Annona muricata L., include the leaves, is found to contain biologically active Annonaceous acetogenins and plant polyphenols that are important components of human diet and a number of them are considered to have chemopreventive and therapeutic properties against cancer. To confirm previous findings in in vitro, animal study and traditionally use, a human, ex vivo and in vitro studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of consecutive ingestion of A. muricata leaves extract for eight weeks.