Research by scientists has proven that the guanabana fruit has anti-cancer properties. The substances contained in its composition destroy dangerous foreign cells without harming the healthy microflora of the body.
Annona, soursop or green melon, as guanabana is called in tropical countries, has a large list of medicinal properties.
Benefits of the fruit
Numerous studies have proven that the substance acetogenin slows down and prevents the development of tumors. Guanabana contains a lot of this substance. On the basis of this fruit, various anticancer drugs have been created that do not have a toxic effect on healthy cells.
Many effective drugs for the treatment of diabetes mellitus contain guanabana extract, which is also used in the treatment of degenerative diseases of the spine and neurological pathologies.
Annona promotes weight loss, improves liver function and is a diuretic by removing excess water from the body.
Guanabana is rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as proteins, carbohydrates and folic acid. Vitamins of group B and C are found in a tropical fruit in large quantities, and trace elements such as iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus make it a storehouse of substances valuable for the body.
Sour cream has antiviral, namely antimicrobial, antifungal, antimalarial, and antiparasitic effects. This benefit of the fruit is very valuable for the inhabitants of tropical countries, where diseases of this nature are very popular.
The fruit eliminates diseases of the large intestine and provides a normal microflora, and also maintains normal stomach acidity.
The benefits of seeds and leaves
Fruit seed oil is used in the treatment of head lice. The bark and leaves of the plant are used to treat coughs, asthma, flu, hypertension and asthenia, as well as to relieve cramps. Guanabana leaf tea has a hypnotic and soothing effect.
Not only healthy, but also delicious fruit
Delicious healthy juices, cocktails, mashed potatoes and ice cream are prepared from the guanabana fruit. Consume the fruit fresh, peeling and removing seeds. The light creamy pulp of the fruit looks like a custard and has a pleasant sourness, reminiscent of pineapple in taste.
Description of the fetus
The pulp contains a large amount of hard black seeds, which are not suitable for human consumption, as they are considered somewhat poisonous.
Guanabana looks like a green melon with soft thorns on the surface. Fruits of a heart-shaped oval shape reach up to 30 cm in length, and their diameter is about 15 cm, the weight can reach three kg.
