Graviola, also known as soursop, is an evergreen tree native to the northern region of South America. It is also found in a few countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia. The leaves, fruit, seeds, and stem are used to make medicine. Also referred to as Soursop in many regions where it is found, the graviola tree is specifically referred to as Guanabana in Spain, Guyabano in Philippines and Athipazham in India. Owing to its various health benefits, graviola tree has become one of the major commercial crops in several parts of the world.
Graviola is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and parasites including leishmaniasis, a disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of sand fleas; herpes; coughs; and cancer. It is also used to cause vomiting and to empty the bowels. Some people use graviola to help them relax. Graviola is applied to the skin for arthritis. In foods, graviola is used in cooking and beverages.
Graviola has numerous health benefits, ranging from being a source of essential nutrients to treatment of various ailments. Its fruit, seeds, leaves, roots and even bark is used to treat a range of ailments. As far as nutritional value of graviola is concerned, it is a rich in carbohydrates and certain vitamins. The fruit also helps in maintaining healthy glucose levels in our body. Owing to their medicinal value, graviola seeds, leaves and roots have become important constituents of herbal remedies for various diseases. The natives of the places where these trees are grown use them to ease the symptoms of several ailments, including fever and arthritis. In Caribbean, sleeping on graviola leaves is said to be an effective measure to cure fever. Owing to its sedative and nerve relaxant qualities, graviola can be helpful in inducing some much-needed sleep in people suffering from insomnia. The graviola fruit and seeds also help in treating ailments related to stomach, primarily ones that are caused as a result of parasitic infection. Graviola extract is used to ease the pain associated with ailments like arthritis and rheumatism. The practice of using this extract as an insect repellent is being practiced by the locals since ages. According to some researchers, yet another health benefit of graviola is its help in treating and mitigating symptoms of cancer. A chemical known as Annonaceous acetogenins present in various parts of this tree has the capacity to attack and destroy the cancerous cells in the body.
Graviola has traditionally been in use to cure inflammatory conditions like flu and cough. People in the older days use to mix graviola extract from the roots, leaves and stem to make tea and other solutions which were given to people suffering from various illness. Graviola extract solution was also applied on the body to treat rheumatism, arthritis or any other pain in joints.
Graviola extract is considered to have annonaceous acetogenin, a chemical, present in them. This chemical has proven to be potent in fighting cancer due to its strong antimicrobial, anti-tumorous and anti-parasitic qualities. Annonaceous acetogenin is also known to suppress the enzymes present in cancer cells and to obstruct ATP transportation, thereby aiding in resisting cancer. Research is on to derive a proper patented drug from graviola extract. Nonetheless, medical practitioners have already started including graviola as a supplement in various cancer treatments.
Graviola extract contains alkaloids, which have proven to bring down effects of depression. Alkaloids stimulate the ingestion of serotonin in the brain, which controls feelings of joy and happiness, thereby elevating the person's mood and getting rid of depression.
Graviola extract from it's leaves forms a part of many medications which are prescribed to cure people suffering from stress, nervous disorders, fungal or parasitic infection and high blood pressure problems.
Graviola, or Soursop, has been found in in-vitro studies to have anti cancer potential. It has certain properties that kill cancer cells 10,000 times more efficient than chemotherapy; and they only kill cancer cells leaving the healthy cells unharmed. This means the patient does not suffer from the side effects that chemotherapy has. One of its cancer cure properties is annonacin. Graviola is high in carbohydrates, especially fructose. It also has large amount of vitamins C, B1, and B2.
Making tea from the leaves and bark. You can either use fresh leaves or dried ones. As the leaves are very potent, you only need one or two leaves for one person. You only need to steep the leaves in boiling water, just like making ordinary tea. The strength of the tea depends on the number of leaves and the length of time the leaves are left in the water. Other benefits are alleviating migraine headache, diarrhea, cough, back pain, stress, high blood pressure, and nerve ailment. If you are suffering from insomnia, try drinking this tea before going to sleep. As for children who like to bed wet, this tea will help prevent it. All said, the sour sop fruit, seeds, bark, roots and leaves have been found to even cure cancer.
To soothe inflammation and swelling, place crushed soursop leaves on the affected area. There are many other ailments that soursop is supposed to be effective, but I think a general awareness of the power of soursop is good enough for us to eat more of the fruit as well as drink the tea.
Graviola contains many chemicals that may be active against cancer, as well as disease-causing agents such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
One of the main graviola side effects is the fact that it will lower the blood pressure levels. This can actually be good for those who are suffering from higher set blood pressure that needs to be reduced. However, those who have a lower set blood pressure level may want to think twice about taking this herb.
Nausea and vomiting might also occur if the individual has a sensitive stomach. This is quite common when it comes to taking a variety of herbal treatments. If the problem gets worse, it might be time to get down to a doctor, do not wait too long to get help. Other side effects may include headache and tiredness.
Consult a doctor prior to taking this herb. There are different reactions that the body might have, which will make it much harder to live a normal and healthy life. See the doctor and get a full check up so that it is easier to get on the right track.
These graviola side effects are nothing to fear. Many have been able to use the herb effectively without dealing with too many issues in the long run. Anyone can enjoy this herb so start looking for it right now.
Research has suggested that there may be a connection between consumption of Graviola and atypical forms of Parkinson's disease because of the high content of annonacin present in graviola. What an irony, as annonacin is supposed to cure cancer! Well, looks like you can't win them all. It's seems best to use in moderation.
Pregnant and women feeding babiesshould not use Graviola. You may ask why is this? Well, just to be safe and as people say, just to be safe. Also Graviola is not recommended for people who take antidepressants or blood pressure medications. Also people watch out about extended use – this mean to take graviola extract for more than one month without a break of at least of one week interval. This is not crazy, this is just normal when taking any extract of any plan. That’s why is such a good idea to take breaks from use of graviola, for instance two days off each week, or may be just have 1 week off taking it.
Regardless what you read, graviola side effects if you take graviola in a normal way the plant will not affect you seriously, like with any other extract, you just need to be conservative. If you are looking for more straight facts about graviola side effects, you can always contact your doctor to understand how graviola will affect you directly.
The following reviews have been selected:
------------------------------------------
Reviewer: CT , 45-54 Female, 10/20/2011 4:08:31 PM
Comment:
I had cancer of the throat and tried a number of different treatments (not chemo)but Graviola started making a difference within a week! Apparently its mean to be good for most cancers except brain cancer (can be used but you have to take low doses).
------------------------------------------
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, December 6, 2010
By
buyer
This suppliment has so many health benefits, it has helped my father reduce tumors he had after his surgery for throat cancer (squamous cell carcinoma). Huge immune system booster I use it myself.
------------------------------------------
Reviewer: Louwpb, 55-64 Male, 11/20/2010 4:44:19 PM
Comment:
Taking for 7 weeks and tumor has gotten smaller. May not be the cure but it will make surgery easier.
------------------------------------------
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another one of God's Gifts!, March 13, 2009
By
T. Allen (West Jordan, UT United States)
This tincture has proven itself with a couple folks I know who have cancer. I don't have cancer but I still take it as a supplement in the morning. My aunt had a type of a skin cancer, Category 4, and she did an extreme black salve at first which did extract the cancer out but very very painfully [but it didn't stay away - it was found again throughout esp. in her lungs]...then she got on this Graviola Tincture and has been on it for a couple years, at least. She told me she had another screening a couple months ago and 'they' didn't see anymore cancer! She had had it in her lungs and it's now GONE! I told a cousin about that since her mother is dieing of rectal cancer [wow, won't go into that one] but her mom tried it..at the time, on it for a month [haven't gotten an update lately] and she was able to get out of bed, go to the bathroom 'correctly' [out of the correct 'area'] and her visible tumor went down HALF the size! God is good to us..He has truly given us gifts in Nature to help us...this is one of those wonderful products! God bless you with Health and Healing!
------------------------------------------
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME, November 21, 2008
By
A. Harsche
THIS HERB HAS AMAZING HEALING POWERS! IT ACTUALLY GOES AFTER THE DRUG RESISTANT CELLS THAT ARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN YOU THINK YOUR CANCER IS GONE. IT IS A RELATIVE TO CAT'S CLAW. BUT GRAVILOA IS A SAFER CHOICE ECSPECIALLY IF YOU ARE GIVING IT TO A CHILD.
------------------------------------------
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable Cure!, May 20, 2011
By
Pat
Okay folks, you may never hear another review like this again unless after reading my review, those of you who have dogs with cancer try this. When my vet told me my 11 year old Boston Terrier had bladder cancer and gave him 6 months to live I was devastated! He wanted me to put "Brutus" on a medication actually used for arthritic patients, explaining there may be bad side affects. I did not want to accept any brief time my dog would have would be filled with suffering and added side affects from a medication that wasn't going to cure him anyway! I went searching online for any herb used for human cancer patients. I happened upon Graviola! At the time of Brutus' diagnosis, everytime he urinated a large amount of blood could be seen. He had nothing to lose, and as his loving mom in my care I had a reponsibility to do all I could for him. After reading the positive studies and hearing testimonies of what Graviola had done for others, I put my dog on it, starting him out way under human dosage! It's now 1 year and 4 months later. Brutus is still with me. The blood disappeared 2 months after he was on Graviola. I will never stop giving it to him. He accepted it right away. I started with 5 drops in his food for 1 month, then increased to 10, then 15, then 20 as each month passed. Not all at once. Then after 1 year, I reversed the process backing him off until I am now giving him 12 drops everyday in his food. Brutus is doing fine. No side affects EVER. No blood in his urine. No tumor that we know of. He is playful, happy, and eating well. His vet didn't understand the turn around. When I told him I had decided not to make him more sick with the arthritis medicine and explained what I did, he said, "whatever you feel you need to do." I'm glad I listened to my heart. But I must confess, I prayed to God to help me help Brutus before I found the Graviola online. So I give God all the credit, all the praise, all the glory for helping one of His own. In my opinion, you cannot go wrong with Graviola!! If it worked for my dog, it will work for you too. I know where I will turn should I ever get a diagnosis of cancer!
------------------------------------------
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to say the affect, December 28, 2010
By
Chad D. Hummel
As a cancer survivor I read graviola is a natural cancer fighter cancer cell killer. It has some side affects, in general upset stomach is the primary one and most common. I don't take it as often as I would like because of this. I can't take the recommended dosage but I take 2 every other day and only get a slight stomach upset problem. It lets me know it is working. You may be able to take something else to offset that side affect. I think its a good product, Im coming on 3 years cancer free.
------------------------------------------
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great product, November 3, 2010
By
Helen Miller (Ocala Fl.)
I have been taking Graviola for two weeks, my breast soreness has subsided, had cancer in the other breast, certainly don't want it back, feeling much better taking graviola. will take it for the rest of my life. I am 77. and still here 8 years later after chemo, radiation and surgery. plus good nutrition...
------------------------------------------
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very High Quality Stuff!, August 16, 2008
By
Brady (Utah)
My sister has been fighting Squamous cell cancer for some time now. She applied this directly to the cancers and within 2 weeks they were gone! That was over a month ago and they haven't returned yet.
------------------------------------------
5.0 out of 5 stars love this vitiman, September 19, 2011
By
shom2700
this is a cancer preventor. It also has been used in the jungle to rid the body of any paracites. has a great energy jolt and Dr. Oz Highly recomends as well.
------------------------------------------
Vera says:
November 1, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Hi,
I had breast cancer in 2002, only diagnosed one year later. I had a lumpectomy, then, and after that only used herbal and homeopathic treatment. Not being a faithless person, I constantly asked for the reason to be alive, and for directions straight from High for my healing.
Graviola has been the sole main ingredient in most of the herbal formulas I used since 2003; especially since 2007, when I have been out of the country. I also used homeopathic Conium and herbal Cancerol; besides Friar Romano Zago´s Aloe Vera formula.
My blood pressure has all my life been on the low side, but that has never been a problem with graviola.
I feel more energy with graviola and less pain (when started using it and at the times when those things became a problem. However, my exams have been ok all these years and I have been usually ok and energetic). I would suggest lowering the dose. I never took such high dose all these years; what I have been taking is 300/350mg three times a day (many times skipping when not home), and more recently have been using a 500mg two/three times a day; simply because it is available. So, the most I took was 1500mg a day.
------------------------------------------