Wildcrafted Guanabana Leaf (Soursop) C/S

Botanical Name: Annona muricata

Common Names: Guanabana, Soursop, Graviola, Corossol, Guyabano, Custard Apple

Folk Name: Soursop

Magickal Folk Uses: Healing physical + emotional healing and purification rituals. Belongs to Obatala (Santería), Ibeji. Used to make ritual omiero

Medicinal Folk Uses: Guanabana holds a significant place in the traditional medicine of diverse indigenous tribes. From the Taino in the Caribbean to the Wayuu in Colombia and Venezuela, the Kogi in Colombia, the Nahuas in Mexico, and various Amazonian tribes, guanabana has been embraced for its reported medicinal properties. Esteemed for its nutritional benefits, this fruit has been applied across a spectrum of health concerns, from digestive and respiratory issues to aiding in wound healing. Modern medicine is increasingly recognizing the wisdom embedded in the wisdom of our Ancestors!

• Anticancer Properties: [R] [R]
• Antioxidant Properties:  [R]
• Antiviral Properties: Some studies have explored the antiviral properties of graviola extract. This includes potential activity against both RNA and DNA viruses.
• [R] Clinical studies indicate graviola's potential in clearing HPV infections, showing a 74% clearance compared to a placebo group [R].
• COVID-19: Rutin, a phytonutrient in graviola, exhibits potential against SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2, suggesting therapeutic benefits for COVID-19 [R].
•  Antibacterial Effects: Graviola leaf extracts demonstrate strong antibacterial activity against various oral pathogens and inhibit the growth of S. typhi   Aqueous leaf and fruit-skin ethanolic extracts show antibacterial efficacy against bacteria responsible for respiratory infections in HIV/AIDS patients 
•  Immunomodulatory Properties: Graviola's bioactive constituents, including acetogenins, alkaloids, flavonoids, and sterols, contribute to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Studies reveal immunomodulatory effects, such as the activation of phagocytic cells in rodents and enhanced immune response in macrophage cells through MAPK pathways 

Tea is made by steeping 1/2-1 teaspoon (5–10 grams) of the herb in 1 cup (250 ml) of hot water for ten to fifteen minutes.

Ingredients: Wildcrafted Guanabana 

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