Guanabana, Huanabano, Masasamba, Corosol, Graviola, Brazilian custard, Soursop, PawPaw
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The Research
The FDA has approved Graviola for use only to support immune function.
However, there are at least 11 papers we could find on clinical references to the above properties e.g. Sedative? (Bourne RR. West Indian Med J 1979 28:2); or, Immune boosting? (Wu FE various J Nat Prod 1995 June).
But, by far the largest number of studies comes from Purdue University in America where, to date, $5 million of public funds has been spent on studies.
The Cancer ´Cure´?
Several of the active ingredients kill malignant cells of 12 different types of cancer
Research has indicated, albeit ´in vitro´, that several of the active ingredients (Annonaceous acetogenins) kill malignant cells of 12 different types of cancer including breast, ovarian, colon, prostate, liver, lung, pancreatic and lymphoma. /---/
The FDA has approved Graviola for use only to support immune function.
However, there are at least 11 papers we could find on clinical references to the above properties e.g. Sedative? (Bourne RR. West Indian Med J 1979 28:2); or, Immune boosting? (Wu FE various J Nat Prod 1995 June).
But, by far the largest number of studies comes from Purdue University in America where, to date, $5 million of public funds has been spent on studies.
The Cancer ´Cure´?
Several of the active ingredients kill malignant cells of 12 different types of cancer
Research has indicated, albeit ´in vitro´, that several of the active ingredients (Annonaceous acetogenins) kill malignant cells of 12 different types of cancer including breast, ovarian, colon, prostate, liver, lung, pancreatic and lymphoma. /---/
Traditional Use of Leaves of Graviola
The graviola has a long history in the natural medicine and in the indigenous world for its properties. In the Peruvian Andes, a tea of graviola leaves is used to treat a cold, and the crushed seeds, to kill parasites. In the Amazon region, the roots of the bark and leaves are used against diabetes, as a sedative and antispasmodic. In Guyana, Indian tribes used the leaves and barks of the Guanabana (Graviola) as a tonic and sedative; and, in the Brazilian Amazon, a leaf tea is used to treat liver problems. In Jamaica, Haiti and Western Andes, the juice of guanabana is used to treat fever, parasites and diarrhea; and the bark and leaves are used as an antispasmodic, sedative and to treat coughs, flu and asthma.
It is recommended for constipation and for increase the intestinal flora. The pulp of graviola has digestive effects and the juice of the ripe fruit have diuretic properties, besides for being a remedy for hematuria and urethritis. Also, the graviola combats cramps, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, fever, flu, hypertension, insomnia, kidney ailments, stress, palpitations, pediculosis, ringworm and internal ulcers.
Other features include its antibacterial, ant parasitic, antispasmodic, astringent, cytotoxic, febrifuge, hypotensive, insecticidal, pectoral, sedative, stomachic, vasodilator and anthelmintic.
In short, all parts of the tree have been used in herbal and traditional medicine.
The graviola has a long history in the natural medicine and in the indigenous world for its properties. In the Peruvian Andes, a tea of graviola leaves is used to treat a cold, and the crushed seeds, to kill parasites. In the Amazon region, the roots of the bark and leaves are used against diabetes, as a sedative and antispasmodic. In Guyana, Indian tribes used the leaves and barks of the Guanabana (Graviola) as a tonic and sedative; and, in the Brazilian Amazon, a leaf tea is used to treat liver problems. In Jamaica, Haiti and Western Andes, the juice of guanabana is used to treat fever, parasites and diarrhea; and the bark and leaves are used as an antispasmodic, sedative and to treat coughs, flu and asthma.
It is recommended for constipation and for increase the intestinal flora. The pulp of graviola has digestive effects and the juice of the ripe fruit have diuretic properties, besides for being a remedy for hematuria and urethritis. Also, the graviola combats cramps, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, fever, flu, hypertension, insomnia, kidney ailments, stress, palpitations, pediculosis, ringworm and internal ulcers.
Other features include its antibacterial, ant parasitic, antispasmodic, astringent, cytotoxic, febrifuge, hypotensive, insecticidal, pectoral, sedative, stomachic, vasodilator and anthelmintic.
In short, all parts of the tree have been used in herbal and traditional medicine.
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