Soursop Bundle (4 lbs)
Soursop Bundle (4 lbs)
Soursop leaves are antispasmodic, calmative and narcotic. The crushed leaves are used as a remedy for distension and dyspepsia, scabies and skin diseases, rheumatism, coughs and colds. A decoction, often combined with Ludwigia erecta, is used to treat hypertension and heart conditions such as palpitations. A decoction of the leaves, combined with the leaves of avocado (Persea americana) and drunk as an antihypertensive.
Soursop leaves may also be used to make a decoction, which is taken orally with salt for digestive tract ailments and to relieve fatigue. The pungent leaves are well-known for their sleep-inducing properties - they can be taken in an infusion, or simply placed under the pillow. Applied externally, the crushed leaves are used to maturate boils and abscesses. A massage of the leaves is good for remedying nervous shock.