The soursop fruit (Annona muricata), also known as graviola, is gaining attention for its powerful healing properties — especially in the fight against cancer and diabetes. Nature surprises us again with this antioxidant-rich superfruit that offers far more than just nourishment.
🌿 A Natural Ally Against Cancer
Soursop contains acetogenins, a group of natural compounds that have shown the ability to selectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells and tumor cells — all without harming healthy cells. This makes soursop a natural antitumor agent, as emphasized by Dr. Martha Villar, director of the Complementary Medicine Program at EsSalud.
“Acetogenins, found mainly in the leaves of soursop, act directly on cancer cells by blocking their energy production and damaging their cellular structure, leading to cell death — while also boosting the immune system.”
Research conducted by universities in Peru, including the National University of San Marcos and the Cayetano Heredia University, has shown that ethanolic extracts of soursop leaves exhibit cytotoxic effects on gastric and lung cancer cells.
🌱 Traditional and Modern Uses
Soursop has been used since pre-Hispanic times in Peru for:
Diabetes
Rickets
Colds
Indigestion
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