Accession #: 199900586
Accession Date: 1999-10-05
Common name: Soursop
Family: Annonaceae
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Country of Origin: tropical America
Description: A small, upright evergreen which cannot stand frost. It may be grown only in warmest parts of Florida or in greenhouses. The leaves are dark green and glossy. The fruit is 6-9", yellow green in color, with white flesh. The pulp is excellent for making drinks and sherbets and, though slightly sour-acid, can be eaten out-of-hand.
Uses: Medicinal Main Actions (in order): anticancerous, antitumorous, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure) <p> <ul> <li>Main Uses: <ul> <li>for cancer (all types) <li>as a broad-spectrum internal and external antimicrobial to treat bacterial and fungal infections <li>for internal parasites and worms <li>for high blood pressure <li>for depression, stress, and nervous disorders </ul> <li>Properties/Actions Documented by Research: antibacterial, anticancerous, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antifungal, antimalarial, antimutagenic (cellular protector), antiparasitic, antispasmodic, antitumorous, cardiodepressant, emetic (causes vomiting), hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), insecticidal, sedative, uterine stimulant, vasodilator <li>Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use: antiviral, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), decongestant, digestive stimulant, febrifuge (reduces fever), nervine (balances/calms nerves), pediculicide (kills lice), vermifuge (expels worms) <li>Cautions: It has cardiodepressant, vasodilator, and hypotensive (lowers blood pressure) actions. Large dosages can cause nausea and vomiting. Avoid combining with ATP-enhancers like CoQ10. <li>Useful part: Leaves, Fruit, Root, Bark, Seed. <li>Medicinal Info from Rainforest Tropical Plant Database http://rainforest-database.com/plants/graviola.htm Leslie Talyor 2005 - DEAD LINK Feb 2016. </ul>
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USDA Zone: 10b-11
Source: Maugeri ex CRFG
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