Soursop has long been applauded for its health benefits in people who suffer from cancer and many other health issues including insomnia.
An unbelievably delicious juice can be made from this fruit which cancer patients can consume to ease pain and slow the growth of tumors. One study treated breast cancer cells with soursop extract. It was able to reduce tumor size, kill off cancer cells, and enhance the activity of the immune system. Another study looked at the effects of soursop extract on leukemia cells, which was found to stop the growth and formation of cancer cells.
Soursop is currently being studied for its ability to fight bacteria of the mouth, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugars, and antioxidant properties which may combat heart disease.
As with many things…too much is not a good thing. It’s important to limit your soursop intake to 2 cups of tea or 1 cup of juice per day to avoid any potential side effects like loss of balance, shakiness or feeling stiff. If you do experience any of those feelings, simply stop eating it and your symptoms will go away quickly.
A tea can be brewed from the leaves to create a mild sedative for persons who suffer from insomnia.
When selecting fruit, pick one that is soft or let it ripen for a few days before eating. Then simply cut it lengthwise, scoop out the flesh from the rind and enjoy. Be sure to avoid the seeds as they have been shown to be toxic to humans.
The sweet flesh of the fruit can be eaten on its own or used to make custard, juice, candies, and ice cream (my favorite). My mother’s soursop ice cream on a hot day can’t be beaten!
If you want to learn more about the soursop and other herbs that can improve your health and help fight disease, you can get my book “The Glory of Herbs” on Amazon. Available in Kindle and Paperback.
Stay safe and enjoy your journey.
Uncle Sammy
