Cancer is one of the most feared disease in society. And the worst of all, It doesn't have a cure. You have to go through all that process of chemotherapy , hair fall and all. It is possible that we can prevent cancer or even cure it, just using a fruit that is not so that famous, but is very very effective.
Soursop is also known as Guanabana, and Graviola Fruit. It is a fruit that originates from South America, South East Asia and Africa.The tree reaches a height of 25-30 feet and produces large fruit that may reach a length of 12 inches. The taste of Soursop fruit is a delicious combination of strawberry and pineapple, with some other citrus. The nutrients present in soursop are amino acids,calcium, carbohydrates, iron, phosphorus, fibers, thiamine, riboflavin, Vitamin C and B. Due to all these nutrients, this fruit is widely used to treat many health disorders such as inflammations, respiratory problems, parasites, and the most incredible of all: it can Fight or even cure cancer.
Soursop for Cancer
The benefits of Soursop for cancer are very popular in some countries of Asia. The most interesting benefits of soursop is related to its antioxidant properties, which namely comes from acetogenins, as well as quinolones and alkaloids. These have been directly linked to cancer prevention and the reduction in size of tumors. These acetogenins can apparently cut off blood flow to foreign or non-normal cellular growths.and have already been positively associated with treating breast, pancreatic, prostate and lung cancers.
One of the biggest studies that already have been conducted say that soursop leaves have active compounds that can fight against cancer cells 10000 times stronger than advanced chemotherapy. The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry was not alone in its findings. The health and Sciences Institute has published more than one paper pronouncing that soursop leaves were very effective in killing cancer cells without harming the rest of the body. The best part about using this fruit to fight cancer is that is a natural substance, and therefore can not be patented. In some countries this fruit is already being used as a treatment for colon, prostate, and lung cancers with some success.
This fruit is not only beneficial to fight cancer. It also has almost hundreds of benefits for our health, hair and skin.
Healthy Benefits of Soursop
- It boosts immune system.
- It kills Parasites inside the body.
- It promotes Gastrointestinal Health.
- It prevents Osteoporosis.
- It is beneficial for heart and prevent Nerve damage.
- It relieves constipation, and pain in general.
- It helps controlling blood pressure and hypertension.
- It treats Mouth Ulcers.
- It treats Fever.
- It is a natural cure for Arthritis and Rheumatism.
- It helps control Diabetes.
- It can be used to relieve back pain.
- It prevent Uric Acid.
- It protects you from cholesterol.
- It treats eczema.
- It can be used in treatments of Hemorrhoids.
- It can be used to reduce wrinkles due to its anti-aging compounds.
- It promotes sleep.
Benefits of Soursop for Hair
Soursop is good at treating a number of hair problems, such as split ends, dandruff, falling hair, greying, and head lice. To solve this problems just make a tea from the leaves and use it as a hair rinse.
Benefits of Soursop for Skin
Soursop leaves contain a high amount of Vitamin C, which will be very beneficial to release antioxidant that can fight against free radicals. Free radicals can cause a lot of problems for your skin health, associated with signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines and heavy pigmentation that can affect your appearance in overall. Besides wrinkles, this fruit can also help you to treat some skin disorders, such as eczema.
Mash some soursop leaves until they become smooth, and then rub the soursop leaves onto the ares affected by eczema. After you rub them in the area affected, they will also relieve the pain caused by that disease.
How to Prepare Soursop tea
- Boil 1 liter of water, then take 15 soursop dry leaves( fresh or dry, they both have the same value) and 1 small stem. Cut into small pieces and put into the boiling water.
- Don't close the vessel and continue to boil the water on a small flame for 30 minutes, until the water evaporates 500 ml.
Drink one cup of ( 170ml) filtered soursop tea hot or warm or cool, 3 times every day, in the morning, afternoon and in the night. For better taste you can add half spoon of lime juice and add honey, but never sugar.
After drinking, the body may feel the effects of the heat, but no drastic side effects. Drink 2 glasses of soursop tea, and in 2 weeks you will can feel the benefits . But there is a thing to consider: take soursop tea 30 minutes before food, to be more effective.
It is a fact that soursop leaves are very effective when it comes to healing diseases, the fruit also contains many properties that can help you get rid of many health issues.
Soursop Juice
Ingredients
- 1 ripe soursop
- water
Directions
- Remove the seeds from the pulp. You can use a small sharp knife to make an incision in the pulp and scoop out the seeds one by one.
- Place the pulp in the blender along with water. Ratio should be 1:1.2.
- Blend well and serve. Enjoy!
Precautions and Contraindications
- Soursop has demonstrated uterine stimulant activity, therefore, don't consume this drink during pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- It is contraindicated for people with low blood pressure. People taking antihypertensive drugs should check with their doctors before taking soursop.
- The standard dosages for soursop based on type of preparation are Capsules/ tablets: 2 grams, three times a day; Teas : 1 cup , two or three times a day; Tinctures : 2-4 milliliters, there times a day.
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