Soursop: Yah’s Miracle Plant
Soursop fruit, stems, leaves.
Soursop, (Annona muricata), tree of the custard apple family (Annonaceae) is native to the American tropics. The fruit’s juicy is fibrous with white flesh. Soursop fruit can be eaten fresh and is often strained to make custards, ice creams, and drinks. Its title “sour sop” comes from its slightly acidic or sour taste once ripe.
Soursop is promoted as an alternative cancer treatment, but clinical studies in humans are suppressed (for nefarious reasons). More popular in modern times, it is a supreme herb with ancient roots in the healing game. This miracle plant can be used for cooking, infusions, and applied to skin & hair. The leaves, fruits and stems are available for medicinal use.
Here are 5 common health benefits of this nutritious plant:
Prevent Diabetes & Manage Symptoms
Soursop contains great amounts of antioxidants that protect the pancreas, responsible for the production of insulin. This helps to prevent insulin resistance and diabetes.
Furthermore, soursop is a great source of fiber, which decreases how quickly sugar is absorbed. This helps regulate blood glucose levels, which helps to manage symptoms for individuals pre-diagnosed.
Relieve Inflammatory Diseases
Useful for the relief of symptoms of inflammatory diseases with its antioxidant properties. Reduce damage caused by free radicas n the stomach by reducing stomach acid. It improves digestion and protects the stomach by managing diseases such as ulcers, gastritis, and intestinal constipation. Arthritis, rheumatism, multiple cancers, parasitic infections, etc are relieved with consistent soursop supplementation. Learn more about naturally anti-inflammatory foods you can add to your diet
Possibly Prevent Cancer
Recent studies show that soursop is rich in acetogenins, (think of them as a group of bully compounds that target cancer cells and have a cytotoxic (R.I.P.) effect on them. Consuming soursop on a longterm basis may help prevent and treat many types of cancers: breast, colon, lung, prostate. These studies have only been done in lab setting with isolated cells and animals, but human case studies are available.
Regulate Blood Pressure & Improve Stress
Soursop contains potassium, a mineral needed for the body’s elimination of sodium through the urine. Potassium is also important for blood pressure management. There are 250 mg of potassium available in a 100g serving of soursop. The leaves contain compounds (anonaine & asimilobine) that act on the central nervous system. These compounds interact with serotonin (responsible for mood regulation) improving mood, relieving stress, and anxiety.
Maintain Eye Health
Contains lutein (antioxidant compound) vital for eye health. Soursop helps to decrease the development of illnesses like cataracts and macular degeneration, associated with aging.
