Soursop Leaves 50g (Graviola Leaves or Guanabana Leaves)
Common name : Soursop leaves
Scientific name: Annona muricata
Family: Annanaceae
Soursop also known as graviola or Guanabana is common fruit that is enjoyed thoughout the tropics . It has along history of traditional use in many indigenous communities in africa and South america, where it is use to support the nervous systen, relief pain and boost the immune system to protect the body against various ailments.
Various scientific investigation into the some of its traditional usage have substantiate thes activities, which include anticancer, anticonvulsant anti-arthritic, anti parasitic antimalaria, hepatoprotective and antidiabetic activities.
The leaves, roots, bark and fruit of Soursop tree as been shown to contain over 100 phytochemical compounds known as annonaceous acetogenins. These compounds posses powerful antioxidant properties that protect the cells in the body.
Direction
Take 3 to 5 leaves and bring to boil in a cup of water for 10 min.
Caution
Always seek medical advice if you have been diagnosed with a severe condition. The information on this page is only for education and not to treat, diagnose or replace medical advice.