📩 Annona squamosa

Traditional Herbs from Annona squamosa

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• Prepare 10 srikaya seeds, 1 handful of fresh srikaya leaves and \u00a01 tbsp coconut oil.
• Blend all the ingredients then add coconut oil while stirring well.
• Apply the concoction to the scalp then wrap with cloth.
• Open the cloth wrapper then shampoo until clean.

What is Annona squamosa Looks like??

Parts of Annona squamosa that could be used

• Leaves", "Seeds", "Bark", "Fruit", "Roots

Annona squamosa Distribution

Srikaya comes from tropical America. In Indonesia, srikaya has a wide distribution of growing areas. The fruit is usually eaten because it tastes sweet and is rich in vitamin C, as well as being a source of potassium which plays a role in maintaining heart health. Meanwhile, the leaves, seeds, bark and even roots are believed to have health benefits and are used as herbal medicine.
Agroecology of Annona squamosa
Grows well in areas with altitudes up to 800 m above sea level, temperatures between 21-30 °C, rainfall 500-1,000 mm/year, soil pH 5.5-7.5. Likes sandy to sandy loam soil textures with a good drainage system.�
Morphology of Annona squamosa

• Taproot.
• Light brown stem, the inside is light yellow and slightly bitter.
• Leaves are single, stemmed, stiff, alternately located, oval to oblong in shape.
• Flowers are extra axillary, located on young branchlets.
• False fruit, round or conical, 5\u201310 cm in diameter, white flesh with yellow spots.
• Seeds are longitudinal in each flesh, dark brown to black.

Cultivation of Annona squamosa

• Generative (seed) propagation, namely seeds sown in plastic tubs or seed beds. Srikaya seeds begin to germinate in 2\u20134 weeks, transferred to the field after 6 months.
• Vegetative propagation, generally through grafting, grafting and grafting.

Annona squamosa, more details :

Chemical Content of Annona squamosa
Flavonoids, borneol, camphor, terpenes, alkaloids, anonains, saponins, tannins, polyphenols, resins, amino acids, mucilage.
Benefits of Annona squamosa
Antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, fever, diarrhea, wounds, scabies, accelerates the healing of boils and abscesses, treats worms, coughs, removes head lice.
Simplisia of Annona squamosa

• Harvest fresh or undamaged srikaya leaves.
• Separate the leaves from the parts that are not used, then wash them clean.
• Dry indirectly, covered with a black cloth and dried in the sun until the moisture content is 10%.
• Simplisia that has been dried is stored in a clean and airtight container.\u00a0

Another Facts for Annona squamosa :

Synonym of Annona squamosa
Annona asiatica L., Annona cinerea Dunal, Xylopia frutescens Sieber ex C.Presl
Habitus of Annona squamosa
Tree. Small tree or annual shrub, reaching 3-6 m high
Habitat of Annona squamosa

• Mainland