Soursop 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.
Soursop, also known as graviola, is a custard apple that originated in the Americas and is now commonly found in Asia and the subcontinent. It has many uses, including
Soursop tea
Also called graviola tea, this herbal tea is made from the leaves of the soursop fruit tree. It contains antioxidants like flavonoids, phytosterols, and tannins. Some say it can help with blood pressure, fever, diabetes, indigestion, and sleep. Others say it may help prevent or treat cancer.
Anti-inflammatory
Soursop has anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve symptoms of inflammatory diseases like arthritis, arthrosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It can also help fight free radicals that cause inflammation, and relieve muscle tensions and spasms caused by injury or exercise
Immune system
Soursop is high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that can boost the immune system's ability to fight disease. It may also help fight bacterial infections due to its antibacterial properties.
Gut health
Soursop is rich in fiber, which can help boost the growth of beneficial gut bacteria
Skin health
Soursop juice is used in organic balms and suaves for its healing properties. Vitamin C can also help protect skin and cells from environmental oxidative damage
