The soursop fruit is a small evergreen tropical tree native to Central and tropical South America also in some parts of West Africa.
Used for generations in traditional medicine, soursop leaves are reputed to relieve a variety of ailments.
The question is often asked: what exactly do soursop leaves do? They are known for their soothing effects on the stomach, their ability to boost the immune system and their potential to accompany treatments for certain cancers.
They can be used either as an infusion or incorporated directly into dishes.
Benefits of Soursop Leaves Includes;
• Relieves sleep disturbances.
• heart problems.
• For relief from internal worms and parasites.
• De - stress.
WAYS TO USE SOURSOP LEAVES
Leaf tea: To do this, boil some water and add some dried soursop leaves. Let the leaves steep for about 5 minutes, then strain the tea. You can drink this soursop tea hot or cold.
As a Leaf poultice: Soursop leaves can also be used to make a poultice to relieve pain and inflammation. For this, crush a few fresh soursop leaves to extract the juice. Apply the soursop leaf juice to the painful area and cover with a bandage. Leave the poultice in place for a few hours.
PRECAUTION
Be aware Soursop leaves may interact with some medications. It is therefore important to consult a health professional before using, especially if you are already taking medication.
Soursop is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.