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<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>10,000 Times Stronger Killer of CANCER Than Chemo!<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contents<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testimonials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botanical Description<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethnobotanical Uses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary of Traditional Uses of Soursop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary Uses in Traditional Herbal Medicine Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dosage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration of Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contraindications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drug Interactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side Effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses and Doses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historically<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Uses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scientific Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effectiveness and Efficacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herbal Properties and Actions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Actions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Actions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard Dosage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition Facts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drug Nutrient Interactions and Side Effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIBAL AND HERBAL MEDICINE USES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Practical Uses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cancer Killer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional Preparation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contraindications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drug Interactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary of Health Benefits of Soursop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make Soursop Tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Testimonials<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These testimonials are from real people like yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop saved my father in law<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Father in law was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He had 3 tumours on his lungs and cancer spread thru out his liver, we were told that there wasn’t much they can do for him except to try chemo. Friends were telling us about lots of different alternative, one was Soursop leaves, without hesitation we were determine to find this stuff and thank fully we found this website.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He started in late January this year and with this he also had 2 glasses of barley grass ,1 mid morning and 1 mid afternoon, 2 glasses of 2012, 1 first thing in the morning and 1 before bed. With all this he is now in remission 25th June 2014. with lots of prayers and him being absolutely positive… he has beaten this deadly disease.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To anyone that has cancer, give it ago.. give anything ago.. anything that you know that can help is worth a try!! I am very grateful for this website.. so thank you from all of us.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could soursop be the cure for the common cold?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have had the worst cold I have ever experienced with vomiting during the night. As I had soursop leaves handy I decided to start drinking these as a maintenance to help boost my immune system and within 2 days of drinking the soursop tea I am starting to feel better already. I am going to continue to use the tea until all my symptoms are gone but for me this has been fabulous.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had never thought that drinking soursop tea would help as much and quickly as it has, and what seemed to be an enormous head cold that was going to hang around for 7-10 days, has dramatically turned around, all from drinking the tea.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks you for giving us the soursop leaves and this could well be the start of curing the common cold.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the Soursop and LIVE!!!!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would seem that out there somewhere there is an answer for cancer! Look no further, it\u2019s here, right before your eyes! ‘Soursop’ I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and no hope of any cure, or treatment. Then a friend of mine said, “have you tried Soursop”, “no” I said and to my amazement we had a tree in our garden bearing fruit.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That was in late December 2011. I have been using it up till now. My last medical was truly a miracle. I am in remission, feeling great and on my way to total recovery.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the Soursop and LIVE!!!!<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

David P<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop Information is very good and informative<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great info<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I came across your publication recently and found the soursop information that is here is very helpful and informative. I have also visited your other online resources and enjoyed reading your testimonials and blog entries.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look forward to reading more in the future and keep up the good work.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop tea helped me<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only last Sept. 28th I noticed the area around my nipple in my left breast showed quite pinkish color. I was alarmed so I went to the doctor immediately. (Actually, I have the cyst for a very long time but I kept it to myself – because of fear). After checkup I was told to admit the following Sunday and for operation the following day, Monday, Oct. 3.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I already learned about this soursop a year ago. So by Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 (4 days) I boiled soursop leaves and drank 1 glass 3x a day.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was hopeful it will help and it did. Before operation, that pinkish color turned back to skin-tone color. Operation was smooth. After taking my complete medication for a week, I drink again and is drinking it until today.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop tea helped my dad survive<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My dad had stage 3 colon cancer , went through operation , radiation and chemo at the same time we had him eat soursop fruit , drink soursop tea ( dried leaves & bark) until now , it become part of his diet …. it’s now 2 years he is cleared with cancer….<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believed Soursop (Guyabano) had helped my dad survive cancer and of course the modern medicine and treatment….plus faith in god and prayers …. just want to share how it helps my dad and hope to inspire others….there’s a cure of cancer……<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beats chemo hands down<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been a fan of this fruit way back my college days. But got to know lately of its power to cure. There was this nine year old boy diagnosed of blood cancer and his parents were told to prepare for his chemo session after two months after being diagnosed. They turned to the miracle fruit and made it into his daily intake.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After two months, his lab tests before the chemo session returned negative and his doctor was dumbfounded. The session never took place. He underwent another lab test after two weeks, but it turned also negative!!!!!<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For several years, I\u2019ve always felt tired and moody. After work, I immediately go home, eat a large dinner, read a book and go to sleep. I had no social life because I didn\u2019t feel like socializing. My mom gave me Platinum Soursop as a gift and I said, what the heck, I might as well give it a try. After a few weeks, I noticed that my body was more energized and I actually found the energy to join a Zumba class 3x a week. I feel great and I think this is all because of Platinum Soursop!   \u2013 Claire O., Texas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I suffered from constipation for a long time. Nothing worked for me \u2013 prune juice, fiber-rich foods and not even coffee. Being constipated was an awful predicament because I would only \u201cgo\u201d once or twice a week. I felt bloated, full, and my stomach hurt occasionally. I found Platinum Soursop and after taking it for several weeks I now have regular bowel movements. It feels good, and I definitely recommend it to anyone with constipation problems.   \u2013 John D., Kentucky<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had severe back pains ever since I had a desk job. Sitting in front of your computer for 8-10 hours a day, 5 days a week can take a toll on you. I tried yoga but it only provided relief for a few hours after and then the pain comes back. I thought it would never go away. Finally, I read about the benefits of Soursop and thought this may be the answer I was looking for. True enough, Platinum Soursop got rid of my back problems. I still feel some pain occasionally but most of the time, I\u2019m pain free!   \u2013 Larry W., California<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Names<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guan\u00e1bana (Spanish), Graviola (Portuguese), Brazilian – pawpaw, guyabano, corossolier, guanavana, toge-banreisi, durian benggala, nangka blanda, and nangka londa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botanical Description<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop is a small, upright tropical evergreen tree, 5-6 m high, with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It produces a large, heart-shaped, edible fruit that is 15-23 cm in diameter, is yellowgreen in color and has white flesh inside. The fruit is popular in South America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ethnobotanical Uses<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All parts of the Soursop tree have been used medicinally in traditional herbal medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional herbal medicine practitioners have attributed Soursop with the following properties and actions: anthelmintic, antiparasitic, antipyretic, sedative, antispasmodic, nervine, hypotensive, anticonvulsant and digestive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traditional use of Soursop has been recorded in herbal medicine systems in the following countries: Amazonia, Barbados, Borneo, Brazil, Cook Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Guatemala, Guam, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Madagascar, Malaysia, Peru, Suriname, Togo and West Indies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary of Traditional Uses of Soursop<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flower:<\/strong>  Bronchitis, cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit:<\/strong> Colitis, diarrhea, dysentery, fevers, hydropsy, juice, lactogogue, mouth sores, parasites, tranquilizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeds:<\/strong> Astringent, carminative, emetic, head lice, insecticide, parasites, skin parasites, worms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bark:<\/strong> Asthenia, asthma, childbirth, cough, diabetesgrippe, heart tonic, hypertension, nervine, parasites, sedative, spasms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaf:<\/strong> Abscesses, arthritis pain, asthenia, asthma, astringent, bronchitis, catarrh, colic, cough, diabetes, diuretic, dysentery, edema, fever, gallbladder disorders, grippe, heart, hypertension, indigestion, infections, intestinal worms, lactogogue, liver disorders, malaria, nervine, nervousness, neuralgia, palpitations, parasites, parturition, rashes, rheumatism, ringworm, sedative, skin disorders, spasms, styptic, tonic, tranquilizer, tumors, ulcers, worms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Root:<\/strong> Diabetes, sedative, spasms. Rootbark Calmative, diabetes, spasms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leaves, fruit, seeds, and stem are used to make medicine.

Despite safety concerns, Soursop is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and parasites<\/u><\/a> including leishmaniasis, a disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of sand fleas; herpes<\/u><\/a>; coughs<\/u><\/a>; and cancer<\/u><\/a>. It is also used to cause vomiting<\/u><\/a> and to empty the bowels. Some people use Soursop to help them relax.

Soursop is applied to the skin<\/u><\/a> for arthritis<\/u><\/a>.

In foods, Soursop is used in cooking and beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it work?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Soursop contains many chemicals that may be active against cancer, as well as disease-causing agents such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary Uses in Traditional Herbal Medicine Systems<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internal<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop is primarily employed in traditional herbal medicine systems for parasitic infections and cancer. It has also been used in some herbal medicine systems for its sedative and antispasmodic properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dosage<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internal<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crude Preparations, Leaf and Stem<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 grams three times daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infusion: 1 cup (150 ml) boiling water poured over approximately 2 grams of dried leaf and stem and steep, covered, for 5-10 minutes, 3 times daily between meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tincture: Of a 1:2 tincture take 2-4 ml three times daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration of Administration<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internal<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-term administration (6 months) with no health complaint may deplete healthy cells of ATP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration of administration varies per complaint and individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contraindications<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnancy and Lactation: Soursop has documented uterine stimulant activity in an animal study (rats) and should not be used during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop has demonstrated hypotensive, vasodilator, and cardiodepressant activities in animal studies and is contraindicated for people with low blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drug Interactions<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop may potentiate antihypertensive and cardiac depressant drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may potentiate antidepressant drugs and interfere with MAO-inhibitor drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-enzyme Q10 may reduce the activity of Soursop. Coenzyme Q10 is required for the function of the ubiquinone oxidoreductase, which Soursop has been shown to inhibit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side Effects<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop has demonstrated emetic properties in one animal study with pigs. Large single dosages may cause nausea or vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family: <\/strong>Annonaceae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genus: <\/strong>Annona<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Species: <\/strong>muricata<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Names: <\/strong>Soursop, soursop, guan\u00e1bana, guan\u00e1bano, guanavana, guanaba, corossol \u00e9pineux, huanaba, toge-banreisi, durian benggala, nangka blanda, cachiman \u00e9pineux<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parts Used: <\/strong>Leaves, fruit, seeds, bark, roots<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop is a small, upright evergreen tree, 5\u20136 m high, with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It produces a large, heart-shaped, edible fruit that is 15\u201320 cm in diameter and green in color, with white flesh inside. Soursop is indigenous to most of the warmest tropical areas in South and North America, including the Amazon. The fruit is sold in local markets in the tropics, where it is called Soursop in Brazil, guan\u00e1bana in Spanish-speaking countries, and soursop in the United States. The fruit pulp is excellent for making drinks and sherbets and, though slightly sour-acidic, can be eaten<\/p>\n\n\n\n

out of hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soursop, also referred as guanabana, Soursop, Graviola and its scientific name Annona muricata<\/em>, is produced in tropical regions like Africa, South America, and South East Asia. Soursop has a unique taste and appearance, and has been used in folk medicine for the medicinal properties from its leaves, roots, and seeds that have biological or pharmacological characteristics, such as antihyperglycemic and antitumorigenic properties. Besides its raw form, it is also commercially found as capsules, tablets, or drinks. To gain a deeper understanding of the medicine related properties of soursop, the topic of soursop as a possible treatment for cancer cells is furthered explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extracts and metabolites from this plant exhibit pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, anthelmintic, antibacterial, and free radical scavenging activity. Beside medicinal uses, this plant has high economic value due to its edible and nutritive fruit, leaves, bark and provides substantial livelihood support to local inhabitants. A wide range of chemical compounds including Alkaloids (acetogenins), lipids, isoquinoline, lactones, Annomuricatina (protein), Bullatacin, Muricoreacinetc. have been isolated from this species. The present review summarizes the information concerning the traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activity of Annonaceous acetogenins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bark, leaves, fruit, roots, and fruit seeds of the Guyabano tree are known since long for various medicinal uses. The fruit and juice is used against worms and parasites, to cool down fevers, to increase lactation after childbirth. The seeds can be crushed and then used against internal or external parasites, head lice, and worms. The tea prepared from the leaves are used as a sedative and a soporific (inducer of sleep) in the West Indies and Peruvian Andes. This infusion is also used to relief pain or for antispasmodic purposes. For liver problems a leaf tea is used in the Brazilian Amazon. Traditionally it isused in medicinal herbal drugs to cure various diseases such as for diarrhea (fruit), cough, hypertension, rheumatism, tumors, cancer, asthma, childbirth, lactagogue (fruit), malaria, tranquilizer, skin rashes, parasites (seeds), worms (seeds), liver problems, arthritis (used externally) etc. It contains a variety of components which attribute to the various biological activities. The roots and bark can be of aid for diabetes, but can also be used as a sedative. The purpose of the present review is to highlight the various traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological reports on Guyabano (A. muricata<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop, also known as its scientific name Annona muricata<\/em>, is a tropical fruit that has been used as herbal medicine. In 1526, it was most abundant in the West Indies and in northern South America. Soursop germinates on bushy trees from seeds and was one of the first fruit trees carried from America to the Old World Tropics and has been grown in Florida for possibly 90. It comes from rain forest trees in Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia, and is very popular in South India and Guam due to the preferred sweetness of this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, soursop has been used for many different traditional or medicinal purposes, which will be discussed later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop is an oval, curved shaped fruit that grows from seeds. There are usually 1224 fruits per tree and the fruit can contain up to 200 seeds. When the soursop is ripe, it is yellowishgreen with a tender, bitter, and leatherlike outer layer. It has flowers that emerge on the tree trunks, branches, or twigs while its leaves are dark green, smooth, glossy, and highly aromatic when it is crushed (Morton, 1966). It also has \u201cspikes\u201d that protrude from the outer layer. The inside of the fruit smells pineapplelike and is white, fibrous, and juicy but it can also be dry. Although the fruit has an acidlike flavor, the taste is a cross between pineapple and papaya. Sweet and sour versions of this fruit are mostly used for drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses and Doses Historically<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop has been used for different purposes in folk medicine in many parts of the world, either as a tranquilizer, or to help alleviate symptoms of alcohol intoxication. For example in Guyana, broken soursop leaves soaked in water and rubbed on an intoxicated individual’s head can help alleviate the impaired symptoms of alcohol (Morton, 1966). In the Netherland Antilles, placing soursop leaves under pillows promoted a good night sleep (Morton, 1966). Populations in Africa and South America have used soursop to treat infections with viruses, or parasites, rheumatism, arthritis, depression, and sickness (\u201cCan Soursop cure,\u201d n.d.). Due to the natural properties of soursop, it still actively used today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Uses Of Soursop<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, people can purchase guanabana \u201csoursop\u201d in certain locations in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While its seeds, bark, and leaves of the soursop have been extracted for human diseases to treat stomach ailments, hypertension, and cancer and is sold as capsules, tablets, powder for infusions, and tinctures. Commercial operations add water to the pulp to reduce the viscosity sugar to 15% and citric acid to adjust the pH to 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The pulp is usually frozen without any additives or sterilized to be used later in syrups, soups, and desserts such as ice cream, mousse, jelly, souffle, or sorbet. Overall, soursop has been used for many years but there has been no supporting evidence in terms of dosage  commendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scientific Research<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effectiveness and Efficacy<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The effectiveness of soursop related to the treatment of cancer comes from the bioactive component, Annonaceous acetogenins, which is extracted from different parts of the plant. These are derivatives of long chain fatty acids that is selectively toxic to cancer cells including multidrugresistant cancer cell lines (Torres et al., 2012). Cancer cells have a higher demand for energy as well as a higher resistance to apoptosis when compared to normal active cells. In the case of pancreatic cancer cells, Annonaceous acetogenins intervene ATP productivity by inhibiting mitochondrial complex I involved in ATP synthesis, thus reducing the amount of energy produced to ultimately delay the growth of cancer cells. This natural product also inhibited signaling pathways regarding metabolism, cell cycle, survival, as well as metastatic properties of pancreatic cancer cells (Torres et al., 2012).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study conducted at University of Nebraska Medical Center has shown a decrease in the development of pancreatic cancer cells in mice when the test subjects were treated using soursop extract. The study was developed to compare and contrast the results of three test subject groups, the control and two groups treated with different dosages of the extract, 50mg\/kg and 100mg\/kg respectively. After the mice were monitored every two weeks in a period of 35 days, cancer cells were taken out and observed. Results showed that the tumor growth inhibition in mice treated with a dose of 50mg\/kg Soursop extract was 59.8% whereas in mice treated with 100 mg\/kg Soursop extract, the inhibition was 50.3% (Torres et al. 2012). Although the studies have shown a significant decreased in the rate of cell growth thus decreasing proliferation of cell and survival, it does not eliminate pancreatic cancer cells completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another study conducted also used the methanolic extracts of A. murciata <\/em>leaves to determine its effects on glycemic control. For this study, researchers randomly assigned three groups (A, B, and C) Group A was the control, nondiabetic group, and Group B and C were both induced with diabetes mellitus (STZ) but Group C was treated with A. muricata <\/em>extract. After being monitored and evaluated for a four-week period, Group C blood glucose levels gradually decreased and weight gradually increased back to preinduced weight whereas Group B blood glucose levels stayed high. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of A. muricata <\/em>extracts as an antihyperglycemic agent, beneficial for diabetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herbal Properties and Actions<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Actions <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 kills cancer cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 slows tumor growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 kills bacteria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 kills parasites<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 reduces blood pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 lowers heart rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 dilates blood vessels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 sedates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Actions<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 relieves depression Leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 reduces spasms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 kills viruses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 reduces fever<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 expels worms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 stimulates digestion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 stops convulsions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard Dosage<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infusion: <\/strong>1 cup 3 times daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tincture: <\/strong>2-4 ml 3 times daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capsules: <\/strong>2 g 3 times daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition Facts<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research has shown that one hundred grams of raw soursop fruit yields 66 kcal and normally consists of 67.5% edible pulp, 8.5% seeds, 20% peel, and 4% core by weight. The white edible pulp contains about 80% water, 18% carbohydrate, 1% protein, 24.5% nonreducing sugar, and an abundant source of vitamins C, B1, B2, and some minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and chloride. In addition, the fruit is low in sodium, saturated fat, and contains no cholesterol. The oil consists of 28.07% saturated and 71.93% unsaturated fatty acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The unsaturated oil includes linoleic, oleic, and saturated oils palmitic and stearic acid. Sugar, of soursop pulp constitutes about 67.2 % 69.9 % of total solids. Traces of 1.8 % fructose, 2.27% Dglucose, and 6.57% sucrose is also found in the pulp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, research shows that 3.3g dietary fiber is found in one hundred grams of the fruit, and pectin is the one mainly found. The soursop seeds are also rich in oil and protein and low in toxicants such as tannins, phytate, and cyanide. Therefore, seeds could be harnessed in human or animal nutrition. A high content of magnesium and zinc is found in the seeds. To further understand the nutritional information of soursop, additional research is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drug Nutrient Interactions and Side Effects<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the fact that soursop may have anticancer properties, the drug nutrient interactions and side effects of consuming soursop and using it as an herbal medicine is not fully understood at this point. Although there are some studies that discuss the side effects of soursop, there is little information regarding the drug nutrient interactions involved. The active ingredients of soursop are thought to be the leaves and twigs. Extracts of alkaloids from soursop have shown to be detrimental to the survival of dopaminergic cells in laboratory test tubes, which may lead to neural dysfunction and degeneration. It has also shown to cause symptoms like motor and neural function problems similar to Parkinson\u2019s disease if the fruit is eaten often for a long period of time. Research also found that herbal compounds like soursop used with aloe vera may cause liver toxicity and potentially lead to liver failure in rats but it is questionable whether or not this information pertains to humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIBAL AND HERBAL MEDICINE USES<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All parts of the Soursop tree are used in natural medicine in the tropics, including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit, and fruit seeds. Different properties and uses are attributed to the different parts of the tree. Generally, the fruit and fruit juice are taken for worms and parasites, to cool fevers, to increase<\/p>\n\n\n\n

mother\u2019s milk after childbirth, and as an astringent (drying agent) for diarrhea and dysentery. The crushed seeds are used against internal and external parasites, head lice, and worms. The bark, leaves, and roots are considered antispasmodic, hypotensive, and sedative, and a tea is made for<\/p>\n\n\n\n

various disorders toward those effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop has a long, rich history of use in herbal medicine as well as a lengthy recorded indigenous use. In the Peruvian Andes, a leaf tea is used for catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes) and the crushed seed is used to kill parasites. In the Peruvian Amazon the bark, roots, and leaves are used for diabetes and as a sedative and antispasmodic. Indigenous tribes in Guyana use a leaf and\/or bark tea as a sedative and heart tonic. In the Brazilian Amazon a leaf tea is used for liver problems, and the oil of the leaves and unripe fruit is mixed with olive oil and used externally for neuralgia, rheumatism, and arthritis pain. In Jamaica, Haiti, and the West Indies, the fruit and\/or fruit juice is used for fevers, parasites, and diarrhea; the bark or leaf is used as an antispasmodic, sedative, and nervine for heart conditions, coughs, flu, difficult childbirth, asthma, hypertension, and parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, in the United States and Europe, Soursop is sold as a popular adjunctive natural therapy for cancer. This use has stemmed from published research on Soursop and its naturally occurring chemicals possessing anticancerous actions, rather than its established traditional usesin South America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Practical Uses<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancer research is ongoing on these important Annona plants and plant chemicals, as several pharmaceutical companies and universities continue to research, test, patent, and attempt to synthesize these chemicals into new chemotherapeutic drugs. In fact, Soursop seems to be following the same path as another well-known cancer drug\u2014Taxol. From the time researchers first discovered an antitumorous effect in the bark of the pacific yew tree and a novel chemical called taxol was discovered in its bark, it took thirty years of research by numerous pharmaceutical companies, universities, and government agencies before the first FDA-approved Taxol drug was sold to a cancer patient (which was based on the natural taxol chemical they found in the tree bark).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Soursop, it has taken researchers almost ten years to successfully synthesize (chemically reproduce) the main antitumorous chemical, annonacin. These acetogenin chemicals have a unique waxy center and other unique molecular energy properties, which thwarted earlier attempts, and at least one major pharmaceutical company gave up in the process. Now that scientists have the ability to recreate this chemical and several other active acetogenins in the laboratory, the next step is to change the chemical just enough (without losing any of the antitumorous actions in the process) to become a novel chemical, which can be patented and turned into a new (patented) cancer drug. (Naturally occurring plant chemicals cannot be patented.) Thus far, scientists seem to be thwarted again\u2014every time they change the chemical enough to be patentable, they lose much of the antitumorous actions. Like the development of taxol, it may well take government agencies like the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health to step forward and launch full-scale human cancer research on the synthesized unpatentable natural plant chemical (which will allow any pharmaceutical company to develop a cancer drug utilizing the research, as happened with taxol) to be able to make this promising therapy available to cancer patients in a timely fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the meantime, many cancer patients and health practitioners are not waiting\u2014they are adding the natural leaf and stem of Soursop (with over forty documented naturally occurring acetogenins, including annonacin) as a complementary therapy to their cancer protocols. After all, Soursop has had a long history of safe use as an herbal remedy for other conditions for many years, and research indicates that the antitumorous acetogenins are selectively toxic to just cancer cells and not healthy cells\u2014and in minuscule amounts. While research confirms that these antitumorous acetogenins also occur in high amounts in the fruit seeds and roots of Soursop, different alkaloid chemicals in the seeds and roots have shown some prelim inary in vitro neurotoxic effects.35 Researchers have suggested that these alkaloids might be linked to atypical Parkinson\u2019s disease in countries where the seeds are employed as a common herbal parasite remedy.36 Therefore,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

using the seeds and root of Soursop is not recommended at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The therapeutic dosage of Soursop leaf, (which offers just as high of an amount of acetogenins as the root and almost as much as the seed) is reported to be 2\u20133 g taken three or four times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop products (capsules and tinctures) are becoming more widely available in the U.S. market, and are now offered under several different manufacturer\u2019s labels in health food stores. As one of Soursop\u2019s mechanisms of action is to deplete ATP energy to cancer cells, combining it with other supplements and natural products that increase or enhance cellular ATP may reduce the effect of Soursop. The main supplement that increases ATP is a common antioxidant called Coenzyme Q10 and for this reason, it should be avoided when taking Soursop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop is certainly a promising natural remedy and one that again emphasizes the importance of preserving our remaining rainforest ecosystems. Perhaps\u2014if enough people believe that the possible cure for cancer truly is locked away in a rainforest plant\u2014we will take the steps needed to protect our remaining rainforests from destruction. One researcher studying Soursop summarized this idea eloquently: \u201cAt the time of preparation of this current review, over 350 Annonaceous acetogenins have been isolated from 37 species. Our preliminary efforts show that<\/p>\n\n\n\n

about 50%, of over 80 Annonaceous species screened, are significantly bioactive and are worthy of fractionation; thus, this class of compounds can be expected to continue to grow at an exponential rate in the future, provided that financial support for such research efforts can be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the demise of the world\u2019s tropical rainforests, such work is compelling before the great chemical diversity, contained within these endangered species, is lost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cancer Killer<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sour Sop Fruit From Soursop Is More Powerful Than Chemotherapy In Treating Cancer \u201c10000 times stronger killer of CANCER than Chemo\u201d please share this as it can save many lives, fill up hopes and build confidence in the patients\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sour Sop or the fruit from the Soursop tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why are we not aware of this? It\u2019s because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It\u2019s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden. The other parts of the tree are also useful. The next time you have a fruit juice, ask for a sour sop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous Soursop tree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tree is low and is called Soursop in Brazil, Guanabana in Spanish and has the uninspiring name \u201csoursop\u201d in English. The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects. Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti tumor effect that is of most interest. This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides being a cancer remedy, Soursop is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans like you, it\u2019s the incredible story behind the Soursop tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is stunningly simple: Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival. The future has never looked more promising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America \u2018s largest drug manufacturers, the fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970\u2019s! What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing\u2026 Extracts from the tree were shown to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* What\u2019s more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Soursop tree selectively hunts down and kills only cancer cells. It does not harm healthy cells!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched-so why haven\u2019t you heard anything about it? If Graviola extract is as half as promising as it appears to be-why doesn\u2019t every single oncologist at every major hospital insist on using it on all his or her patients? The spine-chilling answer illustrates just how easily our health-and for many, our very lives(!)-are controlled by money and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graviola (Soursop)-the plant that worked too well<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of America \u2018s biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rain forest. Various parts of the Graviola tree-including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds-have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree\u2019s anti-cancerous properties-and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that\u2019s where the Graviola (Soursop) story nearly ended.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree-it\u2019s completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There\u2019s no way to make serious profits from it. It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree\u2019s most powerful anti-cancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they\u2019d be able to patent it and make their money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was no way the company could protect its profits-or even make back the millions it poured into research. As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt. Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research! Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team whose conscience wouldn\u2019t let him see such atrocity committed. Risking his career, he contacted a company that\u2019s dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Miracle unleashed<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Soursop! they are tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Soursop\u2013and its shocking cover-up\u2013came in fast and furious\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026.The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Soursop\u2019s \u201cleaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.\u201d Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026.Since 1976, Soursop has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials\u2013the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment\u2019s value\u2013were ever initiated\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026.A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Soursop was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at \u201c10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026.The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Soursop was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Soursop tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seven years of silence broken-it\u2019s finally here!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A limited supply of Graviola extract, grown and harvested by indigenous people in Brazil , is finally available in America . The full Graviola story-including where you can get it and how to use it-is included in Beyond Chemotherapy: New Cancer Killers, Safe as Mother\u2019s Milk, a Health Sciences Institute FREE special bonus report on natural substances that will effectively revolutionize the fight against cancer. This crucial report (along with five more FREE reports) is yours ABSOLUTELY FREE<\/strong> with a new membership to the Health Sciences Institute. It\u2019s just one example of how absolutely vital each report from the Institute can be to your life and those of your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From breakthrough cancer and heart research and revolutionary Amazon Rainforest herbology to world-leading anti-aging research and nutritional medicine, every monthly Health Sciences Institute Member\u2019s Alert puts in your hands today cures the rest of America -including your own doctor(!)-is likely to find out only ten years from now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graviola, also called Brazilian pawpaw, soursop<\/strong>, and guanaba, in addition to numerous other names, refers to a particular tree or its fruit. The fruit is green and heart shaped, and about six to eight inches (15.24-20.32 cm) in diameter. The tree is found in South America and on numerous tropical islands and grows best in rain-forest climates. The pulp of the fruit is popular in juices, sherbets, and smoothies, and exhibits notes of tangy and sweet. It can also be peeled and eaten, though some find the taste alone too sour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a fruit, graviola may not prove exceptional, but it certainly has an extended history of use in ancient and now modern herbal remedies. In early times, the leaves of the graviola were used for tea<\/strong> to reduce swelling of the mucus membranes (catarrh) or to treat liver disease. The black seeds were often crushed and used as a vermifuge. All parts of the tree might be ground and used as a sedative or as an anti-convulsant. The fruit was used to reduce joint pain, to treat heart conditions, as a sedative, to induce labor, or to reduce coughing or flu symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional Preparation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The therapeutic dosage is reported to be 2 g, three times daily, in capsules or tablets. A standard infusion (1 cup three times daily) or a 4:1 standard tincture (2\u20134 ml three times daily) can be substituted if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contraindications<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop has demonstrated uterine stimulant activity in an animal study (rats) and should therefore not be used during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop has demonstrated hypotensive, vasodilator, and cardiodepressant activities in animal studies and is contraindicated for people with low blood pressure. People taking antihypertensive drugs should check with their doctors before taking Soursop and monitor their blood pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

accordingly (as medications may need adjusting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soursop has demonstrated significant in vitro <\/em>antimicrobial properties. Chronic, long-term use of this plant may lead to the death of friendly bacteria in the digestive tract due to its antimicrobial properties. Supplementing the diet with probiotics is advisable if this plant is used chronically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study with rats given a stem-bark extract intragastrically (at 100 mg\/kg) reported an increase in dopamine, norepinephrine, and monomine oxidase activity, as well as an inhibition of serotonin release in stress-induced rats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol extracts of Soursop leaf showed no toxicity or side effects in mice at 100 mg\/kg; however, at a dosage of 300 mg\/kg, a reduction in explorative behavior and mild abdominal constrictions were observed.40 If sedation or sleepiness occurs, reduce the amount used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drug Interactions<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

None have been reported; however, Soursop may potentiate antihypertensive and cardiac depressant drugs. See contraindications above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking Soursop in combination with Coenzyme Q10 and other agents that increase cellular ATP energy may reduce the effects of Soursop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary of Health Benefits of Soursop<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nutrients present in soursop are amino acids, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), calcium, carbohydrates, fibers, iron, niacin, phosphorus, riboflavin and thiamine, etc. Mentioned below are some of the health benefits of soursop<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n