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Rainforest/Indigenous

Graviola

Annona muricata (Soursop)

Caribbean, South American, Southeast Asian

Gabriel Score
68/ 100Good
EvidenceLimited - in vitro anticancer activity; neurotoxicity concerns
Conditions5 applications
How it works

Anticancer via acetogenins (mitochondrial complex I inhibition), antimicrobial, antiparasitic

Typical Dosage

500-1000mg leaf extract or 1-2 cups tea daily; fresh fruit

Used for
Cancer research (not proven treatment)infectionsparasitesinflammationhypertension

The Science

Active Compounds

Annonaceous acetogenins, alkaloids, phenols

Evidence Base

Limited - in vitro anticancer activity; neurotoxicity concerns68/100

Soursop; promising anticancer research but no human trials; fruit is safe; leaf extracts more studied; neurotoxicity debated

How to Use

Fruit, leaf tea, capsule, juice

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.

Safety Profile

Interactions

May interact with antihypertensives, diabetes medications; neurotoxicity concerns (theoretical)

Contraindications

Pregnancy; Parkinson's (theoretical neurotoxicity); hypotension

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TraditionRainforest/Indigenous
EvidenceLimited - in vitro anticancer activity; neurotoxicity concerns
Applications5
Gabriel Score68/100

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