Annona muricata Leaves, (Soursop) for Cancer and Parasites
Soursop, offers benefits for cancer, including prostate, breast, colorectal, multiple myeloma and pancreatic cancers. Ever notice how some AntiCancer herbs are also AntiParasitic herbs?
by: verywell Health CANCER
Can Soursop Help Fight Cancer?
By Yvelette Stines October 07, 2023 Medically reviewed by Ashley Baumohl, RD
Soursop, also known as graviola fruit, may offer benefits for cancer, including prostate, breast, colorectal, multiple myeloma and pancreatic cancers. Research shows it may have anticancer properties, but evidence for prevention or treatment is not yet conclusive.1
Results from lab and animal studies are promising for soursop's role in cancer, but research evidence in humans is lacking.2 The fruit is generally safe to eat, but there are concerns for people living with diabetes and other conditions.
This article presents information about soursop and what is known about its medicinal properties. It also discusses the risks in choosing this alternative treatment for cancer.
It's important to remember that the research evidence on using soursop in cancer prevention or treatment is limited. As with other botanicals, supplements, and alternative medicine options for cancer care, be sure to discuss their use with your healthcare provider.
What Is Soursop?
Soursop (Annona muricata) is a fruit found mainly in the rain forest of South east Asia, South America, and Africa. It is green with a prickly outer texture and a soft and creamy internal texture. The taste is commonly compared to a strawberry or pineapple.
In America, the fruit is most widely known as soursop. Other names include custard apple, cherimoya, guanabana, and Brazilian pawpaw.
Soursop can be consumed as a fresh fruit, supplement, and tea. It can also be consumed as an ingredient in jelly, ice cream, and juice.3
Nutritional Benefits and Uses
Soursop has many nutritional benefits. The fruit provides:4
Protein
Fiber
Iron
Folate
It's high in antioxidant properties and more. Claims about its benefits include treating fevers, managing hypertension, improving sleep and reducing inflammation. For cancer, it is used as a popular herbal remedy in other parts of the world.
It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties that may help to treat certain ailments.5 It's also a traditional remedy for edema (swelling), arthritis, depression, asthma, and more.6
Research on Soursop for Cancer
Keep in mind that there is no evidence of soursop's benefit in fighting cancer in humans. What is known is that soursop contains many phytochemicals, compounds known to have anticancer effects.
Research also shows that soursop has natural cytotoxicity effects.1 For cancer patients, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are cytotoxic therapies (meaning they kill cancer cells).1 The fruit also has an ability to reduce the cell growth on a number of cancer cell lines, including breast, lung, pancreatic, prostate, ovarian, and colorectal cancers.
There is not enough human data to support anticancer claims about soursop. However, any drugs developed from compounds in the soursop plant are likely to be more effective than simply consuming the fruit or tea made from its leaves.7
Breast Cancer
In the United States, breast cancer is known as the most frequently diagnosed cancer (apart from skin cancer) and is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women.8
In a study in mice, researchers found that the leaves from soursop showed an anticancer effect on breast cancer cell lines. Studies have also shown that extracts from soursop can aid in destroying cells that are resistant to specific chemotherapy drugs. Although these were promising results, researchers concluded that more studies are needed.9
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in men.10 A recent study showed that soursop has an anticancer effect on prostate cancer cells in mice. Further studies need to be conducted to show whether or not it is effective in humans.11
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is now the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths overall.12 The leaf extract of soursop has showed anticancer properties against a cell line, restricting of migration, and cytotoxicity against certain cells.9 Again, more research is needed to validate these claims.
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is expected to be the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in 2023.12 Studies show that pancreatic tumors are resistant to conventional chemotherapies and radiotherapies. Many diagnoses are already in the advanced stages because the disease often presents with no specific early clinical symptoms.
Research studies have reported soursop extract shows promise for pancreatic cancer therapeutics due to its anti-tumor characteristics.2
Overall, although soursop contains agents that may help protect against certain cancer cells, more research is needed on cancer treatment in humans. Alternative medicine should always be considered as a supplement and not a replacement for standard therapies.
Summary
Soursop is a fruit used in alternative medicine around the world. Recent studies have focused on its use in humans, and properties that suggest it might help to treat or prevent cancer.
The research evidence for these health benefits is limited, but soursop does show promise in treating certain health conditions. It's generally considered safe to eat or use as an extract, but there are cautions for certain people, including those with high blood pressure and diabetes.
As with any supplements or other alternative medicine options, speak to your healthcare provider about soursop before using it.
By Yvelette Stines, MS, MEd.
by: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Graviola: Purported Benefits, Side Effects & More
Common Names
Guanabana
Soursop
Custard apple
Brazilian paw paw
What are the uses and benefits?
Graviola is used:
As an alternative medicine therapy for cancer.
To fight infections.
By: Sheramy Tsai with Epoch Times
Soursop: Weighing the Potential for Cancer Treatment
Tropical “Soursop” plant found to kill cancer cells, reduce inflammation and fight infections
AntiCancer Tea
Soursop aka Graviola Herbco.com - Soursop Organic
Sweet Wormwood Herbco.com Sweet Wormwood Organic
Reishi Mushroom Herbco.com Reishi Mushroom Organic
Panax Notogensing Herbco.com
1 tsp each of Soursop leaf and Panax Notogensing in to a cup of hot water. Steep for 10 minutes, sweeten and enjoy a powerful AntiCancer tea every day, 2 to 3 times per day for cancer.
1/2 teaspoon of ‘dry’ S. Wormwood herb per cup of hot tea. S. Wormwood is toxic if you take in too much at one time, it will make you throw up. 1 tsp of Reishi Mushroom powder and 1/2 tsp on S. Wormwood herb in to a cup of hot water for tea. Add cinnamon and sweetener to soften the bitter taste. Drink 2 to 3 times per day for cancer. Listen to your body. If you feel nauseated, back off to 1 to 2 cups of tea per day.
Alternate with Sweet Wormwood and Reishi Mushroom tea every other week to avoid resistance.
Sweet Wormwood is very bitter tasting. There are capsules you can buy. For example:
Simple-Organics Artemisinin 100 MG per Capsule- Sweet Wormwood Extract-Artemisinin Capsules Supports Digestion, Immunity Easy to Swallow Gluten-Free & Vegan- 120 Capsules
$ 12.00 American Dollars
ncbi - Soursop leaves (Annona muricata L.) endophytic fungi anticancer activity against HeLa cells
PMC - A Review on Annona muricata, (Soursop) and Its Anticancer Activity
5.7. Hematological Malignancies
B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma, and non-lymphoma Hodgkin’s make up about 4% of cancers diagnosed globally (Figure 7) [110]. Despite the disease’s biological characteristics and complexity, it poses particular clinical challenges.
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Soursop (Annona muricata) Properties and Perspectives for Integral Valorization
Herbco.com - Soursop aka Graviola herb
1/4 Pound: $6.57 1 Pound: $14.59
