Annona muricata
Soursop (also called graviola, guyabano, and in Latin America guanábana) is the fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree.
It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean and is widely propagated. It is in the same genus, Annona, as cherimoya and is in the Annonaceae family.
Local names
- WOLLOF: Sisop
- MANDINKA: Sukungo Inandinka
Plant material of interest
- Fruit
- Leaves
Therapeutic actions
- Antioxidant
- Improve mood, stress and anxiety: interacts with serotonin
- Anti-inflammatory
- Hypoglycemic: decreases the rate sugar is absorbed
- Vasodilator
- Anticancer
- Reduce stomach acid production
- Source of Potassium and Fibers
Therapeutic indications
- DM, HAS
- Digestive conditions: ulcers, gastritis, constipation, it improves digestion
- Eye conditions: cataracts, macular degeneration
- Inflammatory diseases: arthritis arthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis
- Strength the immune system: prevent allergies, colds, flu
Adverse effects
- Kidney damage
- Neurodegenerative disease (as Parkinson’s)
- Death (70 cups of the tea)
Contraindications
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Parkinson’s disease
- Low blood pressure
- People who take medications for depression, high blood pressure and diabetes
- History of liver or kidney disease
Dosage
Tea Place 10g of the dried leaves in 1L of boiling water, cover and allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain and drink up to 3 cups per day after meals.
Juice 1 cup of soursop pulp, 500mL water, 1 tsp of brown sugar. Blend until well-combine and serve.
Capsules 2cp per day 30 min before meals
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