Soursop

Annona muricata

Tropical American Fruit • Immune Support • Antioxidant-Rich

Known for its spiny fruit and creamy tropical flavor, soursop has nourished communities across the Americas for centuries and remains important in traditional herbal medicine.

Origin

Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and the Caribbean, soursop thrives in warm, humid climates with abundant rainfall and rich soils. It is now cultivated throughout tropical regions worldwide.

Traditional Uses

Indigenous communities traditionally enjoyed soursop fruit as a nourishing food and used the tree’s leaves, bark, and stems in herbal remedies. The leaves were prepared to support immunity and relieve inflammation, digestive discomfort, and other ailments.

Botanical Type

Soursop is the fruit of a small evergreen tree belonging to the Annonaceae, or custard apple, family. Its large, heart-shaped fruits have a green, spiny exterior surrounding soft, creamy white flesh and dark seeds.

History & Tradition

Soursop has been used as both food and medicine throughout the tropical Americas since pre-Columbian times. Its fruit appears in ancient South American ceramics and textiles, reflecting its longstanding cultural and culinary importance.

Nutrients & Compounds

Soursop fruit is rich in vitamin C and fiber and also provides other micronutrients. Both the fruit and leaves contain naturally occurring beneficial compounds, including flavonoids and alkaloids, that contribute to their antioxidant and immune-boosting properties.

Herbal Versatility

Soursop fruit is enjoyed fresh, blended into juices and smoothies, or used in desserts, ice cream, and other refreshing preparations. Its dried leaves are traditionally brewed into herbal infusions, offering a convenient way to benefit from the plant’s medicinal properties.

HerbaZest Soursop Products

Soursop Leaf Tea

Premium Loose Leaf Herbal Tea: Our Soursop Leaf Tea is made from 100% pure wild-crafted loose leaves (also known as guanabana or graviola), carefully cut to brew a naturally mild, caffeine-free herbal tea with delicate floral notes.
Wild-Crafted from the South American Rainforest: Responsibly harvested from the Peruvian rainforest and carefully processed to preserve the leaves' natural quality, authentic character, and fresh herbal aroma.
Pure & Clean Label: Made with a single ingredient and nothing else. Naturally caffeine-free, vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, with no additives, preservatives, artificial flavors, or fillers.
Easy to Brew & Versatile: Brew a stronger infusion on the stovetop or a milder cup by steeping the loose leaves in hot water. Enjoy hot or iced, plain or with lemon and your favorite natural sweetener as part of your daily tea routine.

Size

8oz

$17.99