In this post, we shall be talking about the amazing health benefits of soursop with the hope that you are motivated by it to start making it a staple.

As we already know Soursop is a fruit with a peculiar taste but what is very peculiar about the fruit is that it is a good natural ingredient against Cancer.

In fact, one of the very important Soursop health benefits is its ability to fight cancer in the body.

21 Amazing Soursop Health Benefits

1. It Is Filled With Antioxidants

Like this study has proved soursop is a powerhouse of antioxidants. Filled with phytonutrients that are high in antioxidant compounds, like alkaloids, saponins, terpenoids, flavonoids, coumarins, lactones, anthraquinones, tannins, cardiac glycosides, phenols and phytosterols.

Studies have suggested that antioxidants are good for the treatment of many diseases such as tumours and eye defects.

2. Contains Anti-inflammatory And Antibacterial Properties

Based on its antibacterial and antiinflammatory soursop is now considered a better natural anti-infection treatment for a root canal.

A study published in the Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice shows that the use of Graviola to irrigate the root canal is very effective, making it a great, much healthier option compared to sodium hypochlorite.

3. Fight Against Cancer

It is said the soursop leaves can kill cancer cells by blocking ATP production. ATP, aka adenosine triphosphate, which is a usable form of energy for cells.

According to the Tepic Institute of Technology (Instituto Tecnológico de Tepic — ITT) in Mexico the leave also acetogenins which hold chemotherapeutic properties.

According to research published in Food & Function holds that Graviola leaf extracts contain bioactive components that have the scavenging ability to fight cancer cells.

4. kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells

A study conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center found that the extract can greatly reduce pancreatic cancer.
It was discovered that the leaf extract has the ability to kill numerous types of cancer cells, specifically pancreatic cancer cells.

5. Fight Infections

Soursop also comes with the ability to treat.

Coughing
leishmaniasis
Herpes
Scurvy
Dysentery

6. Fight Stress

Soursop is a good choice when it comes to relieving yourself from stress.

It also knows for its ability to help you fall asleep, which is good for both stress and anxiety (it contains a chemical called tryptophan which promotes sleepiness and relaxation). For this purpose go for the soursop tea.

7.Empower Your Immune System

Soursop antioxidant properties are one sure way to keep healthy. Vitamin C content would also help your immune system by producing white blood cells.

8 Gastrointestinal Health

The Soursop juice can also act as a very effective diuretic, which means it can cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and remove excess toxins and salts from the body. It can also help reduce parasites in the gut.

9. Analgesic Properties

It is a sedative and a powerful natural pain relief that can be applied internally as well as externally.

As a pain relief, its testimony is tied to the many generations of successful usage.

10. Prevents Osteoporosis

Looking for a natural way to prevent osteoporosis? Then Soursop is for you mate.

The calcium and phosphorus content would help you do just that by making your bones healthy and strong.

11. Energy Boost

Soursop contains carbohydrates as well as a high content of fructose, a simple sugar (monosaccharide). And for these reasons can serve as an energy boost.

12. Haemorrhoid And Infant Diarrhea Treatment

With just the juice you can treat Hemorrhoids as well as infant diarrhoea.

13. Treat Urinary Infections

The juices, as well as the fruit itself, can treat and prevent.

Urinary tract infections (UTI),
Urethritis
and Hematuria.

Soursop can treat the following.

14. Mouth Ulcer

15. Constipation

16. Fever

17. Hypertension

18.Back Pains

19. Arthritis and Rheumatism

20.Liver Maintenance

21.Diabetes

Soursop can help control type 2 diabetes by maintaining blood sugar levels.

Without mincing words these amazing health benefits of soursop are priceless.

If you know of any other amazing health benefits of Soursop please use the comment box.

Excessive intake of soursop tea is known to lead to Parkinson’s disease.
The tea is also not good for pregnant and breastfeeding women.