Description
Soursop is the fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree native to northern South America and the Caribbean.
Traditional healers of those areas have used soursop for centuries as a food and medicinal plant.
Being rich in vitamin C, soursop was used for many years as a natural remedy for scurvy and dysentery. The juice of the soursop fruit can also be a very effective diuretic as it can cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and remove excess toxins and salts from the body.
The leaves, stems and fruit of soursop are said to be high in antioxidants, substances that protect cells from damage.
The presence of acetogenins in soursop seeds, leaves, and bark contributes to its cytotoxic and insecticidal properties. Overall, soursop works against parasites through its antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and larvicidal effects,
Recent studies show that soursop is rich in acetogenins, which are a group of metabolic compounds that have a cytotoxic effect that targets cancerous cells. Some studies also showed that consuming soursop may help to prevent many types of cancer, like breast, colon, lung and prostate cancers.
A 2018 review found that graviola can be used as a chemopreventive agent. This is why so many traditional and holistic healers around the world believe soursop is a powerful cancer preventative and remedy.
Supplement Facts
Ingredients
Proprietary Blend
Organic Soursop Leaves (Annona muricata)
Other Ingredients
Organic Ethanol, Filtered Spring Water
All herbs used in this remedy have been organically cultivated
Safety Considerations
Studies on graviola have only been done in lab settings with isolated cells and animals. More studies are needed in humans to support the possible effect of this fruit on cancerous cells.
Due to its blood glucose lowering effects, supplements containing soursop or graviola should be taken with caution by patients taking anti-diabetic medications. If not regulated, it could cause a dangerous drop in blood sugar levels. Graviola may cause nerve damage and movement problems, as well as liver and kidney damage, especially with long-term use. Do not take graviola long term.
This product is not for children or pregnant women. If you have prior health concerns or take medication, speak to your doctor first. Test a small spot on the inside of the wrist for any negative reaction. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. This product is not FDA approved nor intended to treat, diagnose or cure any illness or disease. View our disclaimer here.
