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.