Graviola
Scientific names: Annona muricata, Annona macrocarpa, Annona cherimola
Family: Annonaceae
Alternate names: Brazilian Cherimoya, Brazilian Paw Paw, Corossol, Corossol Épineux, Corossolier, Durian Benggala, Ekitafeli, Guanabana, Guanábana, Guanavana, Nangka Blanda, Nangka Londa, Omusitafeli, Paw-Paw, Prickly Custard, Sirsak, Soursop, Sour Sop, Toge-Banreisi
Actions: Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antiinflammatory, Antineoplastic, Antioxidant, Antiparasitic, Antiviral, Immunomodulatory, Gastroprotective, Neurologic/CNS
Background
Graviola (Annona muricata) is a small tree native to tropical regions. It makes edible fruit and has been used traditionally for parasite infections.
Graviola contains chemicals that might help fight against cancer, as well as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
People use graviola for human papilloma virus (HPV), bacterial infections, cancer, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. It also might be unsafe.
Graviola contains chemicals that might help fight against cancer, as well as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
People use graviola for human papilloma virus (HPV), bacterial infections, cancer, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. It also might be unsafe.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Graviola is possibly unsafe. Taking larger amounts of the fruit or regularly drinking tea made from the leaves has been linked to movement disorders similar to Parkinson disease.
Parkinson disease: Graviola might make the symptoms of Parkinson disease worse.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Do not use graviola. It is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth.Parkinson disease: Graviola might make the symptoms of Parkinson disease worse.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using graviola for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of graviola might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Graviola may reduce how much carbamazepine is in the body. Taking graviola with carbamazepine might decrease the effects of this medication.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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