Graviola: The Wonder Fruit?

Does the rain forest remind you of the Disney classic Pocahonta or the opening scenes of Padmavat where the sultry Deepika strikes her king in a lush forest? There’s so much more to this locale des naturales than anacondas & India Jones! Did you know that the Pacific coast of North America is home to the largest temperate rainforests. Abundant water, hot and humid climate makes for the delightful flora and fauna. Nestled in the many layers of the forestry, is a small evergreen tree with many bioactive compounds. Read more about Graviola Benefits here. 

What is Graviola? 

Native to the tropical Amazonian Rainforest, Annona muricata or Graviola (or Soursop) is a large, heart-shaped edible fruit. Moreover it is green in colour, with white flesh. Historically, Graviola has been a part of ancient herbal remedies and treatments. All part of the plant that is; the leaf, stem, root, bark and seed are used for its healing properties. One of its main uses is in the treatment of viral and parasitic infections, rheumatism, arthritis, depression, stomach ailments, fever and sickness. With the passage of time, evolution of medical science and an in-depth study of the human anatomy made scientists recognize this nutritiously dense fruit as a miracle cure for multiple chronic and lifestyle ailments.

Loaded in Vitamins and Minerals 

As the research intensified, medical practitioners realized that it contained over 30 different vitamins and minerals. Staring with Vitamins B & C, Graviola also contains Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and even phosphate too. 

In the United States of America, the scientific studies of Graviola started back in 1940’s. However, since 1970’s Soursop’s anti-cancerous properties have put the fruit in the limelight on the alternative healing stage. Graviola might have the ability to destroy malignant cells in 12 different types of cancer, including breast, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and lung cancers. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the world today, and despite the high mortality, is a very preventable ailment. Modern researchers have successfully identified a small molecule that resets the “biological clock” of cancer cells. Thus, Graviola plays an important role in shrinking tumor growth and pave the way for a new therapy to treat cancer.

A powerhouse of Natural Compounds: Graviola benefits your Health

Graviola contains over 100 Annonaceous acetogenins, these are natural compounds with anti tumor properties. Miraculously, unlike modern conventional cancer treatments, graviola only acts on cancerous cells. Astonishingly, Graviola doesn’t harm the growth of normal body cells. It has the unique ability to be “selectively” toxic and this is nearly unheard of in medicine!

Graviola is consumed by eating the fruit raw or by drinking soursop juice. In addition, Soursop extract from leaves, barks, and roots is taken in the form of tea or in infusions. Moreover, soursop leaves can be used as poultice to get relief from skin ailments, inflammation, and pain.

In totality the truth is stunningly simple. Deep within the Amazon rain forest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what we and the rest of the world think about cancer treatment and chances of survival. Graviola with it’s multiple names: graviola (Portuguese), guanábana (Spanish), sorsaka (Papiamento), aluguntugui (Ga language of Ghana), adunu (Acholi), and hanuman fal (Hindi), has become a fore-runner in the alternative treatment regime and continues to exhibit a very promising future. Hence, Graviola is indeed a priceless emerald and a crowning glory for holistic well being.

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