Uses in Tradition systems of medicine

• Annona muricata (A. muricata) is a tropical plant species belonging to family Annonaceae and known for its many medicinal uses. This review focuses on the research history of its traditional uses, phytochemicals, pharmacological activities, toxicological aspects of the extracts and isolated compounds, as well as the in vitro propagation studies with the objective of stimulating further studies on this plant for human consumption and treatment.
• A. muricata extracts have been identified in tropical regions to traditionally treat diverse conditions ranging from fever to diabetes and cancer.
• More than 200 chemical compounds have been identified and isolated from this plant, the most important being alkaloids, phenols and acetogenins.
• Using in vitro studies, its extracts and phytochemicals have been characterized as antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, larvicidal, and cytotoxic to cancer cells.

• Soursop is high in vitamin c, an antioxident known to boost immune health . The vitamin strengthens your immune system , improving its ability to defend against pathogens. It also promotes the destruction of free radicals, which can help to protect your skin and cells from environmental oxidative damage.
• Soursop (the fruit and the leaves) contains many other antioxidats, including phytosterols, tannins, and flavonoids. Antioxidants play a role in your overall health and may help to protect against a variety of health conditions.
• One whole soursop fruit contains around 83% of your recommended daily allowance of fiber, which is a vital nutrient for your digestive health. Fiber helps to promote regularity and prevent digestive issues such as constipation .

Soursop contains many essential vitamins and minerals, including:

• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin C
• Folate
• Iron
• Potassium
• Phosphorous
• Zinc
• Copper

Suggested Medicinal Properties

• Stabilizes blood pressure
  High blood pressure may lead to serious issues like heart disease and heart attack. A contributing factor to high blood pressure is sodium intake. Potassium helps your body to get rid of sodium and eases the tension in the walls of your blood vessels, both of which can help to lower your blood pressure. A whole soursop fruit offers approximately one-third to one-half of your recommended daily allowance of potassium.
• Potential anti-cardiological
  While most research is limited to test-tube studies, soursop may be beneficial in helping to fight and prevent cancer. One study found that a soursop extract could reduce the size of breast cancer tumors and kill cancer cells. A second study found that an extract could stop the formation of leucamia cells.

Active Phytochemicals
alkaloids, flavones, flavonols, flavonones, and tannins.