Description: Pure Graviola, Annona muricata, Dried Leaf Powder, Organic
Additional Information: The Graviola tree can be found in the rain forests of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. It is also known as custard apple, cherimoya, guanabana, soursop and brazilian paw paw.
Traditional Use: Practitioners of herbal medicine have been using the graviola leaves to bring down blood pressure and slow down fast heart beat, to treat parasitic infections, fever, and rheumatism.
There is ongoing research into the potential for use of Graviola in a variety of other health conditions.
Graviola tea can be easily made by boiling the powder and filtering the infusion.
Suggested Use: This plant is best prepared as an infusion (tea): Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Pour boiling water over herb in cup and allow to steep 10 minutes. Strain tea (or allow settled powder to remain in the bottom of cup) and drink warm. It is traditionally taken in ½ to 1 cup dosages, 3 times daily.
Contraindications:
- Graviola has demonstrated uterine stimulant activity in an animal study (rats) and should therefore not be used during pregnancy.
- Graviola has demonstrated hypotensive, vasodilator, and cardiodepressant activities in animal studies and is contraindicated for people with low blood pressure. People taking antihypertensive drugs should check with their doctors before taking graviola and monitor their blood pressure accordingly (as medications may need adjusting). Graviola has also demonstrated significant in vitro antimicrobial properties. Chronic, long-term use of this plant may lead to die-off of friendly bacteria in the digestive tract due to its antimicrobial properties and it is not recommended. Supplementing the diet with probiotics and digestive enzymes is advisable.
- Not recommended in liver or kidney disease.
For more information and evidence based research please click here.
(0)
