The soursop or graviola leaf is used to treat and prevent some types of cancer, it is beneficial for the circulatory system, since it can reduce hypertension levels and regulate blood flow; it can deal with tumors, various liver abnormalities, insects, parasites, etc. It also regulates asthma, bronchitis, cough and fights diabetes. Scientific studies reveal that graviola has excellent properties, but these properties have not yet been scientifically proven in humans. Its use and recommendation comes from the tradition of popular medicine.

The Graviola is a tree also known as the Soursop tree, it grows in almost all of tropical America. Graviola is highly appreciated in Latin America for its fleshy fruits, with a very pleasant flavor and which is consumed both directly, as well as in juices, nectars, drinks, jams and ice creams.

Benefits

Graviola is used in different areas of Latin America for its therapeutic properties, by indigenous cultures from the Amazon to the highlands. Some of the health benefits attributed to graviola are:

• Help in cancer treatment and prevention.
• Reduces blood sugar levels.
• Regulates high voltage.
• Relieves colic and reduces diarrhea.
• Helps in heavy digestions.
• Helps reduce fever.
• Increases breast milk production.
• Relieves the flu.
• It has relaxing properties.
• Its sleeping properties help fight insomnia.
• Used for kidney ailments
• It is antibacterial and antiparasitic.

Consumption Mode

The recommended daily dose is 2 capsules 3 times a day, with food.

Contraindications

In general, the consumption of graviola is totally safe and, in principle, it does not generate any side effects in our body. It may be that in some specific case, various minor problems occur that depend largely on the specific state of the person.

However, there are various groups categorized as at risk although they do not have harmful effects on the body, but their consumption has not been shown to be safe either. We refer to those people who suffer from Parkinson's disease or have epileptic seizures. Likewise, the effects of graviola in pregnant or lactating women have not been proven.