Soursop, also known as graviola and guyabano (scientific name is Annona muricata) is a fruit which has its origin in the forests of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.
This fruit has a sour and very delicious sweet taste which somewhere has a similarity with a combination of the tastes of pineapple and strawberry.
While the fruit is not as well known as others and is less researched, soursop's health benefits are still worthy of note.
Here are top health benefits of soursop leaves:
#1 Soursop leaves help in preventing and combating cancer - according to a recent study conducted by researchers from Purdue University in the US who stated that the soursop leaf content is very good for the treatment of numerous life-threatening diseases, particularly cancer.
For instance, soursop leaves have been shown to kill cancer cells 10,000 times more effective than other treatments, with the added benefit that it does not harm healthy cells.
#2 In addition, soursop leaves have been found to be very effective in treating the side-effects of chemotherapy.
#3 Individuals suffering from back pain and rheumatism can benefit from the use of graviola extract obtained from its leaves, by drinking it once per day.
#4 Soursop leaves can lower blood sugar levels and help a person affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells in order to give them energy.
#5 You can apply topically a paste from these leaves to the affected areas regularly and enjoy a healthier skin, while also protecting yourself from microbial and bacterial infections.
#6 Graviola might be used to treat constipation and promote regular bowel movements. Furthermore, a tea from graviola leaves is consumed traditionally to eradicate intestinal worms and other parasites.
#7 A tea from guyabano leaves has antifungal, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties that help to cleanse your body from unpleasant infections like the flu and common cold.
#8 Some studies also evidence that soursop leaves could protect you from the disease linked to excess uric acid in the body, such as gout.
#9 The positive influence of soursop leaves on digestion gives the effect of reduction of body weight because this fruit normalizes the function of the gallbladder and liver.
#10 Soursop tea has been used as a stress relieving strategy for millennia. There are certain anti-inflammatory and soothing properties of graviola leaves which make it very effective if you are suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, and excess stress.
Hence, if you experience insomnia and restless sleep, then a cup of the tea from these miraculous leaves may just be the answer. It gives a calming effect and will allow you to rest peacefully.
Note
There are no studies concerning the safety of this graviola tea during pregnancy and lactation. Consult your healthcare specialist regarding the use of this alternative medicine.
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