Soursop is a unique fruit that has been proven to have healing properties. It is known by many names by different natives around the world. In the warmest parts of South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, where the plant is found, it is commonly called a “miracle tree”.
The fruit has a heart like shape covered with small spine shaped structures.
The fruit is very delicious with a sharp aroma and a slightly sour-acid taste, which is basically the combination of pineapple and strawberry tastes.
The pulp is fleshy, soft, and internally white, with a pungent smell when cut open.
Soursop is a broad-leaved, evergreen, dark-and-shining green plant that can grow up to 6 meters in height and may contain as many as 100 black seeds.
The fruit has recently become popular for its natural cancer killing properties.
The main attraction of this plant is its powerful and anti-cancer and anti-tumour properties and effects.
In addition to its anticancer properties, the fruit has several other medical health benefits.
Part Used.
The soursop plant is made up of leaves, stems, backs, roots, fruits, and seeds.
All of these components are used as medicinal products.
Each component has different therapeutic properties that prevent, cure, or reduce the damage caused by a disease.
Benefits of soursop leaves
Soursop leaves are the most important part of the soursop.
Experts from Purdue University in the United States of America claim that soursop leaf contents are very good for treating various diseases.
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They say that soursop leaves are 10,000 times better than chemotherapy drugs.
The steps for preparing soursop leaves for treating these diseases are listed below.
In any case, decoction can also be made with pure honey.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Cancer:
Scientific research has proved that soursop leaves can effectively attack and destroy cancer cells, and its inhibits cancer cell growth. Some types of cancer that can be treated are breast, colon, ovarian, uterine, prostate, pancreatic, anal, kidney, liver, lung and skin cancer.
To prepare the leaves Pluck some old soursop Leaves, wash and boil with 3 cups of water until it remains only 1cup of water. Drink twice daily for two weeks.
Gout:
Soursop leaves are used to treat gout in a variety of alternative medicines.
The process of making it is as follows: First, remove 6-10 of the remaining green leaves from the soursop plant. Then, wash the leaves thoroughly.
Thereafter cut the leaves with the aim of ensuring that the content in the leaves comes right out. Boil the leaves with two cups of water, Simmer until the remaining 1 cup of water, Drink the liquid twice a day in the morning and evening.
Back Pain:
if you have any problems with your waist, try to make a portion of soursop leaves. Boil 20 pieces of the leaves with 5 cups of water. Allow to boil until remaining 3 cups. Drink ¾ cup once daily.
Eczema and Rheumatism:
Grind the sour-sop leaves until they become smooth and apply on the affected body parts regularly, morning and night. This cure eczema and will help in alleviating the pain caused by the eczema. A soursop pulp, which is made by adding fresh leaves of soursop to rose water and applied to the skin, is very effective in preventing blackheads and skin issues.
Boil and Ulcer:
Pick young soursop leaf and stick it on the affected body parts
Insect killer:
The Acetogenin compound produced by soursop leaves act as an antifeedant. Thus, they are often used in killing insects and pests, which die when they consume the leaves even in small amounts.
Boost immune system and prevents infections:
The content in soursop Leaves is believed to boost the immune system and prevents infections in the body. To prepare, boil 4/5 leaves in 4 cups of water and then simmer until remaining 1cup. Drink once a day.
Hair:
Soursop can put an end to hair problems like dandruff, split ends, hair loss, premature greying etc. can be combated effectively with soursop leaves as it has the capability to to inhibit the growth of parasites, besides other medicinal properties. Thus, applying a soursop leaf decoction on your hair can help you get rid of head lice.
