2. INTRODUCTION
Soursop (Guyabano) is the fruit
of annona muricata a broadleaf,
flowering, basically a native to
Mexico, Cuba, and Central
America. It is in the same genus of
annona, as cherimoya and
belonging to the family i.e.
annonaceae. The soursop is
generally adapted to areas which
are having high humidity and
relatively warm.
3. Soursop (annona muricata) is a large
prickly, heart shaped green colored fruit
growing in tropical regions. It is covered
with ridges on the outside and has a soft
juicy flesh inside. It resembles a custard
apple and is dark green when raw. As it
ripens, it becomes slightly soft and light
green externally. Thus, this fruit is closely
related to custard apple and cherimoyas
in terms of appearance and flavor. Its
white pulpy flesh contains small shiny
black inedible seeds and has a sweet,
acidic taste.
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4. Cont….
Seedless varieties of soursop are rarely available and
generally have a fibrous flesh. Due to its creamy texture, it
is often used in beverages, ice creams, and other sweet
foods. The skin of the fruit is inedible, but the white fleshy
part is quite nutritious. The seeds should never be eaten as
they are toxic in nature. The tips of the prickles of ripe
soursop fruit break off easily. Under-ripe fruits can be
stored in the dark until they ripen fully.
5. History
The soursop fruit is known for its medicinal value. It
contains certain natural compounds with medicinal
benefits which make it beneficial for the treatment of
various ailments. Recently, it has gained popularity due to
the fact that it can kill cancer cells up to 10000 times
more effectively than chemotherapy drugs, that too
without side effects. In addition to the fruit, the leaves,
root, bark and seeds have been incorporated in traditional
remedy for centuries. Soursop extracts have therapeutic
value and are available in health stores.
9. • It is very beneficial in preventing
constipation and other digestive
disorders like colon related
diseases, because of the presence
of high fiber content, it is
effective for overall digestive
system.
DIGESTIVE PROBLEM:
10. • It is rich in vitamin C and is effective
in preventing from Urinary Tract
Infections. The vitamin C is effective
in increasing the acidity of urine and
effective in eliminating the bacteria
from the body.
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS:
11. LEG CRAMPS:
Because of the presence of potassium,
it is useful in relieving leg cramps and
rheumatism. One must add Guyabano
in their diet to get potassium.
12. The leaves of Guyabano are useful
in boosting up the body’s energy level.
These are effective for those who always
feel tired or weak. The leaves or fruits of
Guyabano helps in boosting up the body’s
energy level. It is a rich source of thiamin,
potassium and sugar which are all mostly
necessary nutrients for boosting up the
body’s energy level.
ENERGY:
13. Rheumatism:
Rheumatic diseases are commonly
observed in elderly people, causing
great pain. Soursop leaves are a natural
treatment for arthritis pain. For this
purpose, mashes the soursop leaves
until they become smooth and apply on
the areas of the body affected by pain
due to arthritis regularly twice a day.
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15. Treatment of Cancer:
Soursop leaves can inhibit cancer cells and cure cancer more
quickly and effectively than chemotherapy which results in
several side effects besides being expensive. In fact, research
has proved that soursop has an active ingredient that is
10000 times stronger than chemotherapy in fighting cancer
cells. Thus, soursop leaves can treat different types of
cancers including prostate, lung and breast cancers. For
treatment, boil 10 soursop leaves in 3 cups of water until
only one cup of water remains, strain and cool it and drink
this concoction every morning for 3-4 weeks to determine
improvement in the condition. Soursop leaves cancer
treatment is one of the most potent cures till date.
16. Treatment of Back Pain:
Back pain is commonly experienced
these days, particularly while
exercising. Using chemical drugs for
back pain can cause side effects.
Soursop leaves are an effective herbal
remedy for treating back pain without
any negative effect. You can boil 20
pieces of soursop leaves in 5 cups of
water until only 3 cups of water are left.
Drink ¾ cup of this concoction once in
a day for relief.
17. Treatment of Diabetes:
The limit of normal sugar levels
ranges from 70 mg to 120 mg. The
nutrients in soursop leaves are
believed to stabilize blood sugar
levels in the normal range. Besides,
the extracts of soursop leaves can be
used as one of the natural diabetes
remedies. All this makes these leaves
beneficial for diabetics.
18. BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND PREVENTS
INFECTIONS:
The nutrient content of soursop leaves is
believed to boost the immune system and
avoid infections in the body. Boil 4/5
soursop leaves in 4 cups of water until one
cup water remains and drink this concoction
regularly once in a day for beneficial
results.
19. Other Benefits:
Soursop leaves are extremely effective in
inhibiting the growth of bacteria, virus,
parasites and tumor development. Their
healing properties make them capable of
being used as an anti-seizure medication.
They are also capable of reducing fever
and lowering high blood pressure. They
help in treating inflammation and swollen
feet. They aid in digestion and improve
appetite. Soursop leaf consumption on a
regular basis helps in improving stamina
and facilitating quick recovery from
diseases.
20. Treatment of Boils:
Ulcer is a skin disorder that is
characterized by immense pain and even
has the risk of catching
infection. Boils can occur on the body or
on the face, thus interfering with your skin
health and beauty. Soursop leaves are a
natural remedy to cure ulcers. You can
pick some young soursop leaves and place
them on the body affected by ulcers.
21. ECZEMA:
Soursop leaves can treat eczema in a
natural way. You can mash a few soursop
leaves and apply it on the affected areas
twice a day regularly. This will help in
alleviating the pain caused by eczema
besides treating it.
A pulp made with fresh soursop leaves and
rose water when applied on the skin can be
very useful in preventing the occurrence of
blackheads and other skin problems too.
22. Get rid of Lice:
soursop leaves are concerned, much is
not known about their benefits for hair.
However, soursop leaves have the
capability to inhibit the growth of
parasites, besides other medicinal
properties. Thus, applying a soursop leaf
decoction on your hair can help you to
get rid of head lice.
23. NATURAL DIURETIC
The flesh of this fruit is nearly 84%
water which hydrates your body. It
acts as a natural diuretic to treat
edema or retention of water.
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24. PROMOTES SLEEP
Soursop fruit contains a chemical
called tryptophan which promotes
sleepiness and relaxation. It is, thus,
beneficial for insomniacs. Soursop
leaves are often used in aromatherapy
and infusions for sleep. Soursop fruit
helps in controlling blood pressure
and hypertension.
25. Beneficial For Heart And Prevents Nerve
Damage
Vitamin B1 in soursop accelerates
metabolism, blood circulation and
prevents nervous disorders. It also
contains vitamin B2, which is vital
for the body’s energy production,
fat storage, the functioning of
nervous system and maintenance of
heart muscle.
26. Soursop is effective in curing hemorrhoid. For this
purpose, squeeze the fruit to take out at least one
cup water and drink it twice a day in the morning
and afternoon for relief. In case of infant diarrhea,
2-3 tablespoons of this water should be given to
infants.
Relieves Constipation
Since the fruit is rich in soluble and insoluble
fibers, it relieves constipation by adding bulk to
stool and facilitating its easy elimination from the
body.
HEMORRHOID AND INFANT DIARRHEA
27. The fleshy part of the soursop fruit can be applied as a
poultice on the cut or wounded area for at least 3 days. This
will not only accelerate the healing process but also prevent
bacterial infections. A decoction of soursop leaves is
beneficial for treating inflammation and swollen feet.
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HEALS WOUNDS
28. Soursop is a rich source of vitamin C and
ascorbic acid which increases the amount of
antioxidants. These antioxidants play an
important role in fighting the free radicals
which are responsible for aging of the skin.
By eliminating free radicals, they
significantly reduce the signs of aging such
as fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation
ANTI-AGING BENEFITS
29. BENEFITS OF GUYABANO SEEDS, LEAVES, JUICE
SEEDS: The Guyabano seed has an anti-emetic
property. So soursop’s seeds can be used to stop
vomiting.
LEAVES: The Guyabano leaf has certain benefits like
it is effective to get rid of bedbugs. For children and
adults who are having lice can use leaf decoction to
get rid of it.
JUICE: One who is suffering from hematuria, liver
disease, or urethritis can consume juice of this fruit to
get better.
30. Soursop leaf and bark (in powder form) have benefical such as:
• Cure diabetes by regulating blood sugar
• Fights lung cancer, breast cancer and brain tumors,
• Eliminates dust mites that cause asthma and bronchial
diseases.
• The leaf tea cure liver problems, improves the function of the
pancreas.
• It is effective to deworm children
• Cure malaria
• Raise the defenses in patients with chemotherapy and also for
people with HIV (AIDS).
31. USES OF SOURSOP LEAVES INBEVERAGE
Soursop leaves can be made to Soursop leaves
Tea.
Step1.
Boil 1 liter of water, then take 15 soursop dry
leaves (fresh or dried ones both have same value) and
1 small stem, cut into small pieces and put into the
boiling water.
Step2.
Don't close the vessel and Continue to boil the
water on small flame for 30 mins,until the water
evaporates to 500 ml .
32. Unripe fruit of Annona muricata Linn. (Annonaceae) (soursop) is used
in traditional African medicine for the treatment of neuralgia,
rheumatism, and arthritic pain. This study sought to investigate the
analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of lyophilized fruit extract of
Annona muricata (AM) in rodents. Study concludes that muricata
possesses analgesic effect through interaction with opioidergic pathway
and anti-inflammatory property through inhibition of chemical
mediators of inflammation.
Journal of Medicinal Food.Mechanisms of Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory
Properties of Annona muricataLinn. (Annonaceae) Fruit Extract in Rodents
To cite this article:
Ishola Ismail O., Awodele Olufunsho, Olusayero Abayomi Micheal, and
Ochieng Charles O.. December 2014, 17(12): 1375-1382.
doi:10.1089/jmf.2013.0088.
33. Finding soursop leaves in Inida is not easy
but if you do find it, pick it up right away!
34. CONCLUSION
The beneficial effects of Soursop are
traditionally achieved through dietary
consumption. The benefical Compounds are
flavonoid, tannin, alcaloid, saponin, calcium,
phosphor, carbohydrate, vitamine A, B and C,
phytosterol, calcium oxalate. Soursop leaves
also contain a substance called acetogenins
anti-cancer that can kill cancer cells without
harming healthy cells in the human body.
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