The most beneficial parts of the soursop are soursop leaves. The soursop is also known as graviola. This is Hindi fruit. Its origins are from the forests in Southeast Asia, Africa and South America.
It is an evergreen broad three and every part of it is used for its medicinal properties. The soursop leaves have Acetoginin containing compounds, known as squamosin, asimisin and bulatacin.
These compounds are acting as anti – feedent. They are often used in killing pests and insects by consuming soursop leaves even in small amounts.
There are some studies in which are shown that the health benefits of soursop leaves can effectively attack and destroy cancer cells.
Here are some health benefits of soursop leaves:
1. Soursop leaves treats uric acid
When you are eating soursop leaves, then it can help you in the treatment of gout. There are many alternative medicines which are using the health benefits of soursop leaves for the treatment of gout.
You should take six to ten soursop leaves and wash them. You should look for old soursop leaves which are still having green color. You should boil these leaves in two cups of water and simmer until one cup of water remains.
You should take this home remedy two times per day, once in the morning and once in the evening to get maximum health benefits of soursop leaves.
2. Soursop leaves gets rid of lice
We all want to have long and shiny hair. But the fast life and harmful chemicals are making to have several hair problems, such as premature graying, hair loss, split ends and dandruff.
It is known fact that these leaves have the ability to inhibit the growth of parasites. You can apply a soursop leaf decoction on your hair to rid of the head lice.
3. Soursop leaves treats cancer
These leaves can inhibit the cancer cells more quickly and effectively than the chemotherapy which can lead to side effects. There are some studies in which are shown that the soursop leaves have an ingredient which is 10.000 times stronger than the chemotherapy in the fight against cancer cells.
Also soursop leaves can help in the treatment of many different types of cancers, such as breast, lung and prostate cancer. You should boil ten soursop leaves in three cups of water until one cup of water remains.
You should strain it and drink this home remedy every morning in a period of three to four weeks to notice improvements in your condition.
4. Soursop leaves treats eczema and rheumatism
These diseases are very common in older people and they cause a lot of pain. If you have arthritis pain, then you can use the soursop leaves as your natural treatment.
You should mash soursop leaves until they become smooth and you should apply them on the areas of the body that are affected by pain due to eczema and arthritis on regular basis, 2 times per day.
5. Soursop leaves treats back pain
Many people experience back pain while they are exercising. When you are using chemicals for back pain, then they can cause side effects. One of the best home remedies for treating the back pain without any negative effect is the soursop leaves.
You should boil twenty soursop leaves in five cups of water until only three cups of water are left. You should drink ¾ cup of this home remedy once per day to get a relief from the back pain.
6. Boosts the immune system and prevents infections
These leaves have nutrients which are able to boost the immune system and to avoid infections in the body. You should boil 4/5 soursop leaves in four cups of water until one cup of water remains. You should drink this home remedy on regular basis once per day to get all the health benefits of soursop leaves.
7. Soursop leaves treats diabetes
The limits of the normal blood sugar levels can range from 70 mg – 120 mg. Soursop leaves have nutrients which can help to stabilize the blood sugar levels in the normal range. Also the extract of soursop leaves can be used as a natural treatment for diabetes.
8. Soursop leaves treat boils
Ulcer is a skin condition. It is characterized by immense pain. Also it has the risk of catching infection. Boils can happen on the face or body and also they can interfere with your skin health and beauty.
One of the best home remedies for ulcers are soursop leaves. You should take some young soursop leaves and put them on the affected areas by ulcers.
