Soursop Boosts Immune System – Radio Rebelde

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One of the most delicious fruits is the soursop. It is safe to say that this is a delicacy of the gods. The scientific name of the soursop, Annona muricata, is grown in several tropical countries for its fruit, each containing about 170 seeds. This is a tree about 10 meters high.

And what fruit is more refreshing on a hot day than soursop? Whether it’s a smoothie, soft drink, or plain beverage, there are many ways to consume it. Ice cream, juices or fruit juices, jams; mixed and added to salads and confectionery, so there are countless recipes to satisfy the most discerning palates.

Behind its delicious taste lies a series of properties that are very beneficial to human health. That is why it is often used for medical purposes to treat diseases of various origins.

The fruit is ovoid, usually oblique or curved, 10-35 cm long and 7-15 cm wide, covered with soft spines and edible white flesh. Origin unknown, the earliest chronicles name it Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and the Caribbean.

Many other authors attribute its origin to Colombia, the country with the greatest variety. Today it is grown in parts of Africa such as the Caribbean, Mexico, Peru and Equatorial Guinea.

China, Australia, Polynesia and many other tropical and subtropical countries have also introduced and cultivated, which can improve the immune system; the fruit is a special source of vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, iron, magnesium and potassium; it is good for the body One of the most energy-providing fruits because it contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, amino acids and alkaloids, compounds that are very beneficial for improving health.

The vitamin C content in soursop is high enough to make it an excellent antioxidant that helps boost energy and slow the aging process.

Helps lower high blood pressure and is good against asthma and coughs; they say it protects against cancer, although it hasn’t been proven, which some experts believe is due to the high concentration of acetogenins it contains.

The leaves and roots are used to repel insects; they are also used to kill intestinal parasites; great for blood circulation because of its vasodilating properties; it is used as a pain reliever to help with relaxation, so it is great for falling asleep.

Eating it, especially the bark of the soursop tree, has properties that attack bacteria and help heal wounds. Very effective against gastritis and diarrhea. Its juice is excellent to avoid fluid retention. Soursop helps digestion and relieves constipation. Very good medicine for preventing hemorrhoids.

An in vitro study jointly conducted by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the National University of San Marcos and the University of Cayetano Heredia in Peru has shown that an ethanol extract of custard apple leaves has cytotoxic effects on gastric and lung cancer.

It is said that some laboratories and universities have conducted experiments with soursop leaves against cancer cells, and one of them commented that soursop is able to act on 12 different types of cancer and eliminate its malignant cells. Some say that soursop works far better than chemotherapy.

Bittersweet American universities have found that artemisinin, found in soursop, can eliminate more than 90% of cancer cells and reduce tumor growth.

In addition to its nutritional content, soursop also contains phosphorus and calcium, which are very beneficial for bones. Drinking soursop juice twice a day can help overcome kidney disease, liver problems, and urinary tract infections.

If the edible part of the fruit is applied to any wound, it can speed up the healing process and prevent bacterial infection. Like other fruits, it prevents nerve damage and keeps your heart healthy.

Soursop is a tropical fruit that grows year-round and is picked from the tree before it is fully ripe.

The seeds are used to treat vomiting. It is also used to treat leprosy, in which case it is taken on an empty stomach. A decoction made from its leaves is very effective against bedbugs and lice. It is also used to treat gallbladder disease, coughs, colds, dysentery, fever, diarrhea and indigestion. A decoction is used to prepare an ointment for inflammation and swelling of the feet.

It is also a fruit that is very rich in non-nutrient components. One of them is a lot of fiber, which is great for digestive health. Oh, and it also protects against osteoporosis.

The fresh leaves of this plant are crushed and applied on various rashes for improvement. As an ointment, they help fight eczema and other skin problems, as well as rheumatism.

In treatment, the following remedy can be used: Boil 10 green soursop leaves in 3 cups of water to evaporate until only one cup of liquid remains. You should take at least one of this substance twice daily. The effects of the therapy will be observed two weeks after initiation.

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