12 Guanabana leaves per bag.
Fresh leaves grown in Hyde Park, MA
Also known as Soursop!
 
Functional Benefits:
High in vitamin C
promotes the destruction of free radicals
studies suggest that guanabana may have anticancer properties. A 2018 study by NIH found that the leaves and bark of soursop trees contain compounds called acetogenins. Acetogenins have been shown to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells in laboratory studies. Read more: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6091294/
anti-diarrheal, antifungal, anti-hypertensive, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
 
How to Prepare:
For two servings :
Bring two cups of water to a boil
Add four leaves to the boiling water. Tear or cut the leaves to release more flavor 
Reduce to a simmer and cover
Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes
Strain and enjoy!
 
This tea can be enjoyed iced or hot.
Store leaves in the fridge for up to two weeks or dry the leaves to lengthen their shelf life
 
Research:
Santos, Ivone Lima et al. “Soursop (Annona muricata) Properties and Perspectives for Integral Valorization.” Foods (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 12,7 1448. 29 Mar. 2023, doi:10.3390/foods12071448
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10093693/ 
Hasan, Akhmad Endang Zainal et al. “Soursop leaves (Annona muricata L.) endophytic fungi anticancer activity against HeLa cells.” Saudi journal of biological sciences vol. 29,8 (2022): 103354. doi:10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.103354
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9256652/#s0080 
Rady I, Bloch MB, Chamcheu RN, Banang Mbeumi S, Anwar MR, Mohamed H, Babatunde AS, Kuiate JR, Noubissi FK, El Sayed KA, Whitfield GK, Chamcheu JC. Anticancer Properties of Graviola (Annona muricata): A Comprehensive Mechanistic Review. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2018 Jul 30;2018:1826170. doi: 10.1155/2018/1826170. PMID: 30151067; PMCID: PMC6091294.
 
 
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