Sour Sop Leaves

WHAT IS SOURSOP

Soursop (Annona muricata), also known as Graviola or Brazilian paw-paw, is a flowering evergreen tree. It is native to Central America, Mexico, Cuba, and parts of India. It is now widely distributed from southeastern China to Australia and Eastern and Western Africa. Benefits

What Are The Health Benefits Of Soursop Leaves?

1. May Aid Cancer Treatment

2. May Control Inflammation

3. May Help Treat Insomnia

4. May Help Regulate Diabetes Symptoms

5. May Possess Antiviral Properties

6. May Protect Oral Health

How To Use Soursop Leaves

1. Regular Brew For Flavor 

Use 2-3 soursop leaves for one to two cups of tea.

1. Set a pot of boiling water ready.
2. Add these leaves to water and let them simmer for at least 10 minutes.
3. Strain the leaves before serving.

If you want to skip through these steps, just get the soursop tea bags here. Dip and enjoy!

2. Prolonged Brew For Health 

1. Set up a boiling pot with 1 liter of cold water.
2. Add the whole soursop leaves or the soursop blend.
3. Bring the water to a boil.
4. Boil it uncovered until the water has been reduced by half.
5. Turn off the heat, and let the tea steep for about 20 minutes.
6. Drink it hot/warm/at room temperature.

To make it taste better, add about half a teaspoon of lime juice, 2-3 mint leaves, and some honey (if you want it sweet).

Soursop is high in vitamin C, an antioxidant known to boost immune health. The vitamin strengthens your immune system, improving its ability to defend against pathogens. It also promotes the destruction of free radicals, which can help to protect your skin and cells from environmental oxidative damage. One whole soursop fruit contains 215% of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.

While most research is limited to test-tube studies, soursop may be beneficial in helping to fight and prevent cancer. One study found that a soursop extract could reduce the size of breast cancer tumors and kill cancer cells. A second study found that an extract could stop the formation of leukemia cells.

Fights inflammation

Antioxidants fight free radicals, reducing the damage to your cells caused by oxidative stress. One of the side effects of oxidative stress is inflammation. The antioxidants in soursop may, therefore, help to reduce inflammation in the body.