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==Medicinal Attributes==
==Medicinal Attributes==
: [[Infusion]] of leaves is used to induce sweat, prevent or relieve muscular spasms or cramps or cause vomiting.
:* [[Infusion]] of leaves is used to induce sweat, prevent or relieve muscular spasms or cramps or cause vomiting.
: Fruit is used to cure and prevent [[scurvy]].
:* Fruit is used to cure and prevent [[scurvy]].


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Revision as of 07:10, 31 March 2009

Scientific Name

Annona muricata L.

Other Names

soursop (English); bayubana (Ilokano); ilabanos (Bik.); babana (Bis.)

Medicinal Attributes

  • Infusion of leaves is used to induce sweat, prevent or relieve muscular spasms or cramps or cause vomiting.
  • Fruit is used to cure and prevent scurvy.

Reference: De Padua, et.al. Handbook on Philippine Medicinal Plants.1982. College of Science and Humanities, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna.