Soursop Fruit
Soursop popularly called Alaguntugui by Ghanaians is the fruit of Annona Muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americans and the Caribbean and widely propagated. It is the same genus Annona as Cherimoya in the Annonaceae family. Most of the Ghanaians enjoy eating the fruit and other parts use in traditional herbal medicine. The fruit and the leaves of the tree are for medicinal purposes such as digestive ailments general pains, hypertension, inflammation, fever, dry cough, and asthma.
A tea is made from the leaves has been reported for insomnia and nervous disorders but should not be used in small children.
The seed can be toxic and are used to make a liquid hair wash to kill lice, but caution should be taken as the liquid is very irritating to the eyes
A tea is made from the leaves has been reported for insomnia and nervous disorders but should not be used in small children.
The seed can be toxic and are used to make a liquid hair wash to kill lice, but caution should be taken as the liquid is very irritating to the eyes
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Health Benefits of Eating Soursop Fruit
One whole Soursop fruit contains 215% of recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C
The vitamin strengthens your immune system, improving the ability to defend against pathogens and helps heal wounds faster. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues. It's involved in many body functions, including formation of collagen, absorption of iron, the proper functioning of the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teethe
It also promote the development of free radicals, which can help to protect your skin and cell from environmental oxidation damage.
Healthy Digestion
One whole Soursop fruit contains around 83% of your recommended daily allowance of Fiber, which is a vital nutrient for your digestive health. Fiber helps to prevent constipation.
One whole Soursop fruit contains around 83% of your recommended daily allowance of Fiber, which is a vital nutrient for your digestive health. Fiber helps to prevent constipation.
- Normalizes bowel movements. Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. Helps maintain bowel health, Lowers cholesterol levels, helps control blood sugar levels, aids in achieving healthy weight and helps you live longer.
High blood pressure may lead to serious health issues like heart disease and heart attack. A contributing factor to high blood pressure is sodium intake. One whole soursop fruit offer approximately one-third to one-half of your recommended daily allowance of Potassium. Potassium is necessary for the normal functioning of all cells. It regulates the heartbeat, ensures proper function of the muscles and nerves, and is vital for synthesizing protein and metabolizing carbohydrates.
Fight and Prevent Cancer
Potential anti-carcinogenic effects, while most research is limited to test tube studies, Soursop may be beneficial in helping to fight and prevent cancer. One studies found that a soursop extra could reduce the size of breast cancer tumors and kill cancer cells, can stop the formation of leukemia cells.
Potential anti-carcinogenic effects, while most research is limited to test tube studies, Soursop may be beneficial in helping to fight and prevent cancer. One studies found that a soursop extra could reduce the size of breast cancer tumors and kill cancer cells, can stop the formation of leukemia cells.
Fight against Bacteria.
Soursop may provide antibacterial effects. One study found that an extract may be able to kill many different types of bacteria including strains that causes gum disease and cavities. Another study found that soursop extract may help to fight cholera and staphylococcus bacteria. These were test tube studies the results are promising and further research needed.
Possible side effects of eating soursop fruit
While soursop can offer significant health benefits, it does have some potential drawbacks. Studies have shown that the fruit and tea made from the leaves may cause symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. Studies also indicate that it may interact with high blood pressure medication or medications for diabetes and liquid from soursop may irritates the eyes, caution is needed.
Reference
WebMD Editorial Contributors
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD, September 19th,2020
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"Plant Name Details Annonaceae Aluguntugui L."International Plant Names Index. International Organization for Plant Information (IOPI). Retrieved 2008-04-18.
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