•Why They Call The Leaves Sharp Sharp
Have you heard about the leaves they call Sharp Sharp before. Many people have heard about it. It’s English name is SoupSop Leaves. Right now, across the South-West, very many people are going for SoupSop Leaves, to help boost their immunity against many ailments, especially Covid-19. They will buy those leaves in the open market, dry them inside the house (because it is generally believed that they must not use direct sunlight) and they then soak the leaves in hot water, and after a few minutes they will drink it.
Soursop is a popular fruit that is loved by almost everyone, but the leaves have some surprising health benefits. The leaves has a lot of benefits that are very important to our health.
Some health benefits of soursop leaves: Soursop leaves are used to treat insomnia, Soursop leaves are used to treat diabetes, It is used to treat rheumatism, It is used to treat ulcer, It is used to kill cancer cells, It helps to stabilize blood pressure, It helps to stabilize blood sugar, It boost immunity
It fights against bacteria, It helps relieve stress, It helps relieve pains, It is used to treat fever,
Soursop leaves contain Vitmain C and Vitamin B like this in, riboflavin, niacin as well as minerals like calcium, phosphorus and a small amount of iron.
How to use soursop leaves? Pluck soursop leaves from the tree and dry it.
When the leaves are dried , pluck 10 leaves and wash them with a clean water. Measure water with a small Eva bottle., Boil the leaves until the water turns like Lipton tea, Drink half glass of the water every night for one month and you will see changes in your body, Continue this process everyday for one month, you can use the boiled soursop leaves two times before throwing it away and boil another one.
Soursop is a tropical fruity which has a thick prickly flesh with sweet soar taste . Most Nigerians pronounce it as “ shawa chop” . The botanical name for this fruit is Annona Muricata. Other names include: graviola, custard apple, ebo or apekan in Yoruba, fasadarur or tuwon biri in Hausa, and sawansop in Ibo. It is eaten in its raw form by most people. Actually the entire tree including the leaves, the bark and even the root has been used to cure a number of ailments. This fruit has many health benefits and few of them are highlighted below.
(1) SOURSOP FOR CANCER
Soursop is a very effective remedy for cancer. Cancer may be anywhere in the body, the remedy is Soursop. It helps treat cancer more effectively than Chemotherapy. It kills only the cancer cells, not the healthy cells. Hence, no hair fall or any other deterioration in health. It may be used as the main remedy or it may be used in conjunction with Chemotherapy. It has very strong Anticancer and Antitumor properties. It kills cancer cells naturally without any side effects as associated with Chemotherapy.
Soursop Fruit can be eaten to prevent or treat cancer. Fresh soursop juice can also be used for this purpose. Soursop tea is also a way to fight against cancer. Chop some fresh stems and leaves of Soursop. Boil them in 1 liter water until water is reduced to half. Strain. Drink 100 ml twice a day. You may add Honey.
(2) FIGHTS BACTERIA
It can effectively kill off many types of bacteria, such as strains that causes gingivitis, tooth decay and yeast infections.
(3) BOOSTS IMMUNITY
It is rich in Vitamin C which causes the production of white blood cells thereby protecting the immune system.
(4) AS PAIN RELIEVER
Soursop has been applied to wounds and injuries for generations but also works internally to relieve pain and speed healing. The sedative and anti-inflammatory aspects of this wonderful fruit makes it a perfect solution for all types of body pain both outside and inside.
(5) IT RELIEVES COUGH, COLD
It relieves cough, cold, or other forms of respiratory ailments. soursop’s anti-inflammatory properties can help clear out airways, relieve congestion, and soothe irritation.
(6) TREATS INSOMNIA
Soursop tea has been used for centuries as a stress-relieving strategy . There are certain soothing and anti-inflammatory properties of soursop that make it very effective if you are suffering from excessive anxiety and stress. If you are suffering from restless sleep or insomnia, soursop tea is a nice choice.
Laboratory research supports the potential benefits of soursop as a remedy for disease. In one study, published in “Journal of Ethno Pharmacology,” an extract of soursop inhibited the growth of Herpes virus in the laboratory. In addition, the Cancer Center summarizes findings that suggest soursop extracts might slow growth of cancer cells or make them more susceptible to anti-cancer drugs. For example, in one study published in 1997 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,” compounds from soursop were tested on breast cancer cells in culture and found to be up to 250 times more effective in killing the cells than some chemotherapy drugs.
Researchers have revealed that a meal of soursop could be the cure for diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and diarrhea. Soursop is a medicinal plant that has been used as a natural remedy for a variety of illnesses. Several studies by different researchers demonstrated that the bark as well as the leaves has anti-hypertensive, vasodilator, anti-spasmodic (smooth muscle relaxant) and cardio depressant (slowing of heart rate) activities in animals.
Researchers had ascertained Soursop leaf’s hypotensive (reduce blood pressure) properties in rats. Other properties and actions of Soursop documented by traditional uses include its use as anti-cancerous, anti-diabetes, anti-bacterial,anti-fungal, anti-malarial, anti-mutagenic (cellular protector), emetic (induce vomiting), anti-convulsant, sedative (induces sleep), insecticidal and uterine stimulant (helps in childbirth). It is also known to be a digestive stimulant, antiviral, cardiotonic (tones, balances and strengthens the heart), febrifuge (cures fever), nerviness (balances/calms the nerves), vermifuge (expels worms), pediculocide (kills lice) and as an analgesic (pain-reliever).
Researchers have confirmed the anti-viral activity of ethanolic extracts of Soursop against Herpes simplex virus. Extracts of Soursop have been shown to have anti-parasitic, anti-rheumatic, astringent, anti-Ieishmanial and cytotoxic effects.
Soursop has also been shown to be effective against Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) cancer cell lines. Extracts of Soursop were also shown to be effective against the cancer cell line U973, and hematoma cell lines in-vitro. Extracts were also shown to be lethal to the fresh water mollusk, Biomphalaria glabrata, which act as a host for the parasitic worm Schistosoma mansoni. But recent stIudies have described how extracts of Soursop reduces blood sugar in diabetics by improving insulin production, Improves cardiovascular health by reducing blood fats, treat drug resistant cancer, stop diarrhoea in children, among others.
Soursop helps maintain and regulate the glucose level to a stable level. This prevents peaks in blood sugar. Here, it is acetogenin that plays a role. This benefit has been scientifically proven through a study published by the journal of traditional medicine and dietary supplements. The study involved two series of diabetic rats, one group of which was fed only for two weeks of soursop extract. As for the others, they were subjected to another type of treatment. At the end of the observations, the first group fed soursop had reached a glucose level close to normal. When taken to humans, this suggests that eating soursop can help diabetics. You can also eat it as an infusion of roots and soursop leaves in case of diabetes or spasm.
PREPARATION
How to make a concoction of soursop leaves is very easy. All you have to prepare is 40 to 50 leaves of soursop and about 2 liters of water. Boil the soursop leaves until the boiling water and take the color of the leaves. Once ready, let cool for a moment, then drink the solution 3 glasses a day. Do it regularly to get the best results.
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