Soursop (kowosòl)
Annona muricata
Soursop
kowosòl
Corossol
Annona muricata
Traditionally used
Immunity, anticancer, antiparasitic, fever, digestion, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antibacterial
Prepared as
Leaf tea: boil 5 leaves in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup twice daily for fever and digestion. Fresh fruit juice drunk daily for immunity and antioxidants. Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark 15 minutes, drink for diarrhea. Unripe fruit eaten for worms and digestive complaints.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pou renòse kò a, kont kanser, kont vè ak parazit, kont lafyèv, ede dijere manje, kont enflamasyon, pou dyabèt, ak kont mikwòb yo
Français — Pour renforcer l'immunité, contre le cancer, antiparasitaire, contre la fièvre, pour la digestion, anti-inflammatoire, contre le diabète, antibactérien
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside