Soursop fruit is known for its many health benefits. However today we explore the lesser known soursop leaves, for their potential health benefits. It is also known as graviola or guyabano in different places. So let's take a look at what these rich green leaves have to offer.
The Health Benefits of Soursop leaves, also known as graviola or guyabano.
1. The leaves of the soursop plant are commonly found in tropical climates such as the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America and South America.
2. They have many different health benefits and are therefore used to treat a variety of different health problems as an alternative medicine.
3. In order to consume the leaves, the best method is to make A herbal tea. This can be achieved by simply combining boiling water, with a portion of freshly cut or dried leaves.
4. One of the main uses is to alleviate pain which is caused by arthritis. You can do this by mashing the leaves and applying directly to the skin.
5. Because soursop leaves are naturally anti-inflammatory, they are often used to treat those suffering with a cold, and have blocked nasal passages.
6. They also help if you have over exerted yourself during exercise, and have aching joints. The soursop leaves tea will help ease this joint and muscle pain.
7. Back pain, neck pain and headaches can also be reduced by drinking 1 cup of this tea per day.
8. If you have trouble sleeping, drinking this, may help you have a relaxing night’s sleep, due to its
sedative properties.
9. If you’re suffering with skin conditions such as eczema, applying mashed leaves directly the skin will help to sooth and alleviate these problems.
10. Soursop leaves have been scientifically proven to kill both liver and breast cancer cells, and may also help people with side-effects from chemotherapy.
11. The entire soursop tree is very rich in iron. Therefore drinking soursop tea, will help to increase the red blood cell count, to cure those suffering with anaemia.
12. It has also been shown to treat gallbladder and liver problems, even reducing glucose levels for people who have high blood sugar or diabetes.
13. Like most leafy greens, soursop helps the body to digest foods more efficiently, providing relief from constipation and bloating.
14. Other parts of the soursop tree may also be eaten, including the fruit, bark and roots. All in which are used to treat similar conditions.
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