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==Medicinal Attributes== | ==Medicinal Attributes== | ||
: Infusion of leaves | : [[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]]. | |||
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Revision as of 15:09, 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.