Traditional Herbs from Annona muricata
phlegm thinner
- Wash 7 soursop leaves and 1 single red onion.
- Crush the leaves with the onion and \u00bc teaspoon salt then strain.
- Drink once a day. The phlegm will come out like vomiting." ],"cure_cancer
- Boil 10 old soursop leaves (dark green) in 3 glasses of water until boiling and 1 glass of water remains, cool and strain.
- Drink 2 times a day, each \u00bd glass.
What is Annona muricata Looks like??



Parts of Annona muricata that could be used
- Leaves
- Bark
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Roots
Annona muricata Distribution
Soursop comes from the United States which has a tropical climate. It was first introduced to other countries after Columbus discovered the United States, opened by the Spaniards, then introduced to the Philippines and then spread to all tropical countries. This plant is widely cultivated to produce fruit. The leaves of this plant are widely believed to be a cure for cancer because they contain annonaceous acetogenin (AGEs) which can inhibit the development of cancer cells.
Agroecology of Annona muricata
Grows well in areas with an altitude of 100-1,000 m above sea level, air temperature 22-32 °C, rainfall 1,500-3,000 mm/year. Soursop is able to grow in various soil textures ranging from sandy loam to loam provided the soil has good drainage. This tree generally grows in slightly acidic soil with an optimal pH of 5-6.5.
Morphology of Annona muricata
- Taproot.
- Sturdy stem, cylindrical, rough surface, dark brown, grows upright.
- Elongated round leaves, short pointed tip, old leaves are shiny green, young leaves are yellowish green, thick, and somewhat stiff. The leaves are pinnate.
- Flowers are large, have a thick crown\u00a0yellow. The crown is arranged in layers.
- False fruit, yellowish green flesh. fibrous.
- The seeds are flat and black.
Cultivation of Annona muricata
Generative (seed) and vegetative propagation (shoot grafting, grafting).
Annona muricata, more details :
Chemical Content of Annona muricata
Annonaceous acetogenin, saponins, tannins, quinones, steroids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids (reticuline, coclaurine, coreximine), kaempferol compounds, essential oils, annomuricatin.
Benefits of Annona muricata
Anti-cancer, anti-acne, treats gout, back pain, diabetes, rheumatism, thins phlegm, hemorrhoids, lowers high blood pressure.
Simplisia of Annona muricata
- Select the leaves and pick the soursop leaves starting from the fourth leaf from the shoot to the base of the twig, wash them clean.
- Dry them in the air at room temperature for 3 days without being exposed to direct sunlight or use an oven at 40\u00b0C until dry (if crushed by hand into leaf fragments).
- Store simplicia leaves in a closed package/place at room temperature.
Another Facts for Annona muricata :
Synonym of Annona muricata
Annona bonplandiana� Kunth, Annona cearaensis� Barb.Rodr., Annona muricata� f.� mirabilis� R.E.Fr.
Habitus of Annona muricata
Tree. Annual tree, up to 7 m high
Habitat of Annona muricata
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