Guyabano

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.