Soursop tea is known by many names. Its scientific name is Annona Muricata. It is also known by some other names such as Guanabana, Paw-Paw, Sirsak and Graviola.
Soursop tea grows in areas of high humidity and relatively warm winters. Its leaves get damaged if the temperature drops below 5 °C. Moreover, the temperature below 3 °C can be fatal for plant growth. In an unsuitable environment, the fruit of this plant becomes dry and is no longer good for use.
Soursop tea tastes sour like an orange and its delicious aroma is similar to pineapple. Though there is not enough research evidence that this tea can be used for cancer treatment but it is widely used as an alternative cancer treatment. The soursop tea plant has many compounds that work as medicine including acetogenins, alkaloids, phenolic compounds and vitamins. It seems important and effective in traditional medicine and has been used to treat many ailments and is a nourishing nutritional source of vitamins.
It is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that may boost immunity. The other compounds offer hypoglycemic, hypertensive, antispasmodic, sedatives, anti-cancer elements, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties.
Although soursop tea is a very beneficial medical herb that can provide cures for many diseases its excessive and unguided use can cause nausea, vomiting, intestinal symptoms and a drop in blood pressure. As it contains antimicrobial compounds, its excessive use can kill friendly bacteria as well. It is a medical herb that is very beneficial when taken according to doctor’s advice and with precaution.
These tea leaves are rich in many compounds that work as medicine to manage diabetes. These compounds include tannins, flavonoids and triterpenoids that control and regulate blood sugar levels by inhibiting the activity of carbohydrate metabolism-related enzymes. Recommended use of Soursop tea may help to keep blood glucose levels normal.
It is widely used as a treatment for cancer. The tea leaves possess high amounts of anti-oxidants and cytotoxic compounds that can prevent cell damage by removing free radicals from the body. By controlling the growth of malignant cells these compounds may protect the body from different types of cancers including colon, prostate and pancreatic cancers. This is just a natural remedy it is not a replacement for prescribed medicines for cancer treatment.
This natural herb contains properties that increase leukocyte production. The balanced amount of leukocytes is responsible for immunity as it may help to prevent and fight against viral and bacterial infections.
Soursop tea leaf extract has a hepatoprotective effect. It helps combat jaundice that is caused by liver or bile duct changes. It prevents the liver from damage caused by several medications.
Some special compounds available in this tea help relieve symptoms of gastric problems such as ulcers and gastritis. Its antioxidant properties help protect cells from damage and provide strength to stomach walls by reducing acidity, pain and discomfort.
This tea contains special antioxidant compounds that help in tissue repair and promote the wound-healing process by boosting the availability of collagen and proteins. Soursop tea in the form of a poultice may use as the best healing remedy for wounds. Its collagen-boosting properties help in repairing tissue cells and bring beauty to the skin.
These tea leaves contain alkaloid compounds that act on the central nervous system and as a result reduce anxiety, stress and insomnia. This tea leaves a soothing effect and works as a natural remedy for depression and anxiety.
It is a rich source of flavonoid, steroid and alkaloid compounds with antimicrobial properties. It works as an antibacterial against a few types of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli and also prevents the spread of some viruses.
Tea leaves have special compounds that work efficiently against parasites that are responsible for diseases like amoebiasis, malaria and trypanosomiasis.
According to the research, the regular use of soursop tea is effective in curing many diseases like cancer and preventing many diseases like jaundice, ulcers, etc. The general recommendation for the use of any tea regularly is three months followed by a one-month break. However, it is important to consult a doctor or medical plant specialist before using any herb regularly. Soursop tea is rich in antioxidants, vitamins; especially vitamin C, antibacterial compounds and also has a caffeine compound that helps to release stress and works with other compounds to improve mood and soothe feelings.
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