What is Graviola or Brazilian Paw Paw?
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Graviola (soursoap, Brazilian paw paw, guansavana or cachiman epineux) a small upright green tree (15 - 18 feet in height)) with large, glossy, dark green leaves found in the Amazon jungle and some of the Caribbean Islands. Scientists have been studying its properties since the 1940s. The plant produces large, heart -- shaped edible fruit that is 15 - 20 centimeters in diameter, yellow -- green in color and has white flesh inside. The fruit is consumed by the indigenous people of the region and sold in local markets in the tropics. Graviola pulp serves to make excellent drinks and sherbets. Also, has a slightly sour -- acid taste. The fruit and leaves of the Brazilian paw paw used in traditional medicine for tranquilizing and sedative properties. Scientific tests have shown graviola to have anti-viral, anti-parasitic and potential anticancer properties.
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- All parts of the graviola fruit plant provide various medical treatments, including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit seeds.
- Shown effective to target and kill malignant cells in twelve different types of cancers.
- In 1976, the National Cancer Institute has studied the plant for the cytoxicity against cancer cells.
Did You Know?
Graviola should not be taken during pregnancy, may cause an adverse reaction to the fetus.Comments
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