Soursop leaf
Soursop Leaf (Annona muricata)
Other Common Names: Graviola, Guanábana, Custard Apple
Family: Annonaceae (Custard Apple)
Parts Used: Leaves (also fruit, bark, and seeds in traditional use)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Mildly bitter, earthy
A Traditional Botanical for Immune Support, Relaxation & Cellular Health
Soursop leaf is a deeply nourishing and antioxidant-rich herb traditionally used in Caribbean, South American, and African herbal medicine for immune defense, relaxation, and general wellness. Packed with acetogenins, flavonoids, and anti-inflammatory compounds, soursop leaf is valued for its calming effects, cellular protection, and detoxifying properties.
Key Benefits & Uses
Soursop leaf is valued for its antioxidant, immune-modulating, and nervine properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Immune system resilience: Traditionally used to support the body’s natural defenses
✔️ Nervous system & sleep support: Helps ease stress, anxiety, and promote deep relaxation
✔️ Inflammatory balance & pain relief: Traditionally used for joint pain and inflammation
✔️ Cellular & detox support: Rich in compounds studied for their role in cellular health
✔️ Digestive wellness: Supports gut health and may help with mild bloating or indigestion
✔️ Circulatory & metabolic function: Traditionally used to promote blood flow and balance glucose levels
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried soursop leaves for a calming, immune-supporting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for immune and nervous system support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient way to incorporate soursop leaf into daily wellness
🌿 Herbal Blends: Pairs well with turmeric, ginger, or cinnamon for added metabolic benefits
🌿 Bath & Compress: Use externally for inflammation relief and relaxation
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our soursop leaves are ethically and sustainably harvested, preserving their full medicinal properties while respecting traditional healing practices.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as compounds in soursop may be too stimulating
⚠️ May lower blood pressure—monitor if taking antihypertensive medications
⚠️ May interact with certain medications—consult a healthcare provider before use
⚠️ Avoid long-term high doses, as soursop has strong bioactive compounds
Soursop Leaf (Annona muricata)
Other Common Names: Graviola, Guanábana, Custard Apple
Family: Annonaceae (Custard Apple)
Parts Used: Leaves (also fruit, bark, and seeds in traditional use)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Mildly bitter, earthy
A Traditional Botanical for Immune Support, Relaxation & Cellular Health
Soursop leaf is a deeply nourishing and antioxidant-rich herb traditionally used in Caribbean, South American, and African herbal medicine for immune defense, relaxation, and general wellness. Packed with acetogenins, flavonoids, and anti-inflammatory compounds, soursop leaf is valued for its calming effects, cellular protection, and detoxifying properties.
Key Benefits & Uses
Soursop leaf is valued for its antioxidant, immune-modulating, and nervine properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Immune system resilience: Traditionally used to support the body’s natural defenses
✔️ Nervous system & sleep support: Helps ease stress, anxiety, and promote deep relaxation
✔️ Inflammatory balance & pain relief: Traditionally used for joint pain and inflammation
✔️ Cellular & detox support: Rich in compounds studied for their role in cellular health
✔️ Digestive wellness: Supports gut health and may help with mild bloating or indigestion
✔️ Circulatory & metabolic function: Traditionally used to promote blood flow and balance glucose levels
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried soursop leaves for a calming, immune-supporting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for immune and nervous system support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient way to incorporate soursop leaf into daily wellness
🌿 Herbal Blends: Pairs well with turmeric, ginger, or cinnamon for added metabolic benefits
🌿 Bath & Compress: Use externally for inflammation relief and relaxation
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our soursop leaves are ethically and sustainably harvested, preserving their full medicinal properties while respecting traditional healing practices.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as compounds in soursop may be too stimulating
⚠️ May lower blood pressure—monitor if taking antihypertensive medications
⚠️ May interact with certain medications—consult a healthcare provider before use
⚠️ Avoid long-term high doses, as soursop has strong bioactive compounds
Soursop Leaf (Annona muricata)
Other Common Names: Graviola, Guanábana, Custard Apple
Family: Annonaceae (Custard Apple)
Parts Used: Leaves (also fruit, bark, and seeds in traditional use)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Mildly bitter, earthy
A Traditional Botanical for Immune Support, Relaxation & Cellular Health
Soursop leaf is a deeply nourishing and antioxidant-rich herb traditionally used in Caribbean, South American, and African herbal medicine for immune defense, relaxation, and general wellness. Packed with acetogenins, flavonoids, and anti-inflammatory compounds, soursop leaf is valued for its calming effects, cellular protection, and detoxifying properties.
Key Benefits & Uses
Soursop leaf is valued for its antioxidant, immune-modulating, and nervine properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Immune system resilience: Traditionally used to support the body’s natural defenses
✔️ Nervous system & sleep support: Helps ease stress, anxiety, and promote deep relaxation
✔️ Inflammatory balance & pain relief: Traditionally used for joint pain and inflammation
✔️ Cellular & detox support: Rich in compounds studied for their role in cellular health
✔️ Digestive wellness: Supports gut health and may help with mild bloating or indigestion
✔️ Circulatory & metabolic function: Traditionally used to promote blood flow and balance glucose levels
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried soursop leaves for a calming, immune-supporting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for immune and nervous system support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient way to incorporate soursop leaf into daily wellness
🌿 Herbal Blends: Pairs well with turmeric, ginger, or cinnamon for added metabolic benefits
🌿 Bath & Compress: Use externally for inflammation relief and relaxation
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our soursop leaves are ethically and sustainably harvested, preserving their full medicinal properties while respecting traditional healing practices.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as compounds in soursop may be too stimulating
⚠️ May lower blood pressure—monitor if taking antihypertensive medications
⚠️ May interact with certain medications—consult a healthcare provider before use
⚠️ Avoid long-term high doses, as soursop has strong bioactive compounds
Soursop Leaf (Annona muricata)
✔️ Immune system resilience – Functions as an immune modulator (helps balance immune activity) and contains antioxidants that support the body’s natural defenses against infections and oxidative stress.
✔️ Nervous system & sleep support – Acts as a nervine relaxant (calms the nervous system), a mild sedative (promotes restful sleep), and an anxiolytic (reduces stress and anxiety), traditionally used to ease nervous tension and improve sleep quality.
✔️ Inflammatory balance & pain relief – Works as an anti-inflammatory (reduces swelling and irritation) and a mild analgesic (pain reliever), traditionally used to help with joint pain, arthritis, and muscle discomfort.
✔️ Cellular & detox support – Rich in acetogenins, compounds studied for their antioxidant and cytoprotective (cell-protecting) properties. Also acts as a detoxifier, supporting liver and cellular health.
✔️ Digestive wellness – Functions as a digestive tonic (supports overall digestion), a mild carminative (reduces bloating and gas), and may help ease mild indigestion.
✔️ Circulatory & metabolic function – Acts as a blood mover (supports circulation), a hypotensive (helps balance blood pressure), and may assist in glucose regulation, traditionally used to support metabolic health.