Guyabano

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Scientific Name

Annona muricata L.

Other Names

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

Medicinal Attributes

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

Location

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