The soursop fruit is a funny little fruit found in Asian markets all around the world. But little do people know that soursop, the cancer killer, can treat a variety of tumour types, and works as a great preventative measure in developing cancer in the first place.
Cancer will affect nearly 1 in 3 people at some stage in their life. With such a high rise in cancer rates, and very few treatment options (most of which leave you feeling incredibly ill and disable you for months, or even years), it is no wonder that a majority of cancer patients are turning to alternative medicine to help cure them of the disease. Nature is full of natural treatments, not just for cancer, but for many illnesses, such as the Soursop, which has been found to be 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy at attacking and killing cancer.
Why Have We Not Been Aware of This Natural Medical Treatment for Cancer?
The main reason is because pharmaceutical companies are presently reproducing several annonaceous acetogenins in the laboratory. Since you cannot patent natural chemicals, these companies are trying to re-create the chemical structure in order to make synthetic acetogenin that can be patented and marketed to its full potential. There is no money to be made for pharmaceutical companies when it comes to Mother Nature and her promising medicinal plants. Until this plant’s active ingredient can be patented in such a way that money can be made from it, these companies will not support or fund clinical studies that will help support and prove to a further extent, this plant’s miraculous effects against disease and illness. Nature is the cure, we are aware that this plant is powerful, so why not use it as a prevention and a cure, when it is available in full abundance? We don’t need a drug made from the plant, all we need is the plant itself (and I assure you that this drug will likely be FAR more expensive when it is developed, than the fruit itself).
The soursop, a fruit of the flowering, evergreen Graviola tree (Scientific name: Annona muricata) is native to Mexico, Cuba, Central American, the Caribbean and northern South America. The fruit, roots, leaves and bark are all used in natural treatments, however, the active ingredient, Acetogenin, is most concentrated in the leaves of the plant. The fruit itself is very large and has a subacid sweetish pulp that can be eaten as whole or can be concentrated down to a fruit juice (the main way this fruit is consumed).
What Diseases is This Fruit Effective Against?
The Soursop leaf and bark have been shown to regulate blood sugar and cure diabetes. This has led to discoveries of the fruit’s effectiveness of disorders of the endocrine system: liver, kidney, thyroid, pancreas, ovary, prostate, intestines, gall bladder and appendix. It has also been shown to fight lung & breast cancer as well as brain tumours. It has been proven effective as an anti-spasmodic and eliminates dust mites that cause asthma and bronchial diseases. The leaf tea itself can cure liver issues, and improves pancreas functioning, while effectively de-worming children, and curing malaria. Lastly, it has been shown to raise immune defence in chemotherapy patients as well as HIV (AIDS) patients.
Why is This Fruit So Powerful?
In 1976, the anti-cancer activity of graviola leaves was first noted by the National Cancer Institute, stating that “The NCI, or the National Cancer Institute did some research on the guanabana cancer cure [sic] and came up with some interesting results. The study…showed that the leaves and stems of the plant were incredibly efficient at destroying certain cancerous cells in the body.” This study was not publicly released, however, subsequent research on graviola conducted at Purdue University has proven promising results.
Much of Purdue’s research focused on the anti-tumour properties of annonaceous acetogenins. Oberlies, Chang, and McLaughlin (1) found that tumour cells that are resistant to chemotherapy treatment, or, multi-drug resistant (MDR) cells, were effectively destroyed by acetogenins. MDR cells develop resistance to all chemotherapy treatments, leaving the patient at a dead end. MDR cells require incredible amounts of cellular energy (Adenosine triphosphate; ATP) in order to rid themselves of these chemotherapeutic drugs. This made MDR cancer cells prime targets for acetogenins that were found to effectively block ATP transfer into these cells, inhibiting their function in a way that eventually leads to cell death.
It is important to note as well, that researchers who have explored the mechanisms used by graviola are only specific to cancerous cells, and not healthy cells. Why? Because cancer cells have a consistently higher level of cellular activity, and thus produce a much higher level of ATP, and is better recognized and targeted by the acetogenin molecules. This is of benefit to the user since chemotherapy targets BOTH normal (such as stomach and hair cells) and cancerous cells, causing the often devastating side effects of nausea, weight loss, hair loss, and overall low quality of life for cancer patients. Graviola only targets cancerous cells, thus our other cells are left untouched.
One study conducted at the Catholic University of South Korea and published in the Journal of Natural Products stated that graviola was 10,000 times more effective against cancer than the popular chemotherapy drug, Adriamycin. A second study from South Korea showed that graviola had no negative activity on healthy cells (unlike the devastating effects Adriamycin has on the body), as we saw previously.
Is Graviola Safe?
Naturopath Leslie Taylor (2) acknowledges that alkaloids are highest in the seeds and roots of graviola and because of this, have shown neurotoxic effects in tests. She recommends, instead, using the leaves and pulp of the fruit when trying to treat certain illnesses (which is beneficial considering the leaves contain the highest concentration of acetogenins). Pregnant women should not consume large amounts of this fruit or the leaves, barks or seeds, as the fetus produces large amounts of ATP, thus acetogenins could attack the developing fetus.
Take Home Message:
Although no large-scale studies on humans have been conducted, preliminary research shows hope that this fruit is highly effective in combating cancer cells. Further research on this plant must be emphasized and demanded from the public. With such astonishing results as these, it is curious as to why larger studies on humans have not been conducted. It could very well be the case that pharmaceutical companies want to keep this miracle under the covers until they either patent it, or do nothing with it so they can remain making millions of dollars from chemotherapy treatments and radiation. What are your thoughts on the matter? I would love to hear everyone’s opinion!
Where Can You Buy Soursop?
Fresh soursop can be found in almost any Asian food store. I can find it in Winnipeg, Canada in my local Asian shops. It is also widely abundant in Costa Rica and the rest of Central America for cheap. Also grows in Mexico, Cuba, Northern South America (Columbia, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela). You can also buy pure graviola pureé online at www.amafruits.com!
Sources:
(1) Oberlies, N., Chang, C., & McLaughlin, J. (1997). Structure-activity relationships of diverse Annonaceous acetogenins against multidrug resistant human mammary adenocarcinoma (MCF-7/Adr) cells. Journal of Medical Chemistry, 17, 84-90.
(2) Taylor, L. (2005). The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs. Square One Publishers
Additional sources via:
– http://www.graviola.org
– http://www.cancernetwork.com/display/article/10165/1298303
– http://www.graviolaleaves.com
– http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69245.cfm
– http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400299/graviola-a-worthwhile-botanical-against-cancer
– http://www.rain-tree.com/reports/hsi_200510.pdf
Bhupen says
Very good
AMAR AMBRE says
hi…sir happy to read the research..yes these Pharma giants are much more dangerous to us..HUMANS then what CANCER is..!! i work for a nuk.power stn,i know what dangerous effects radiation causes to life..please many of us spread these natural medicines which are pushed back by the big pharama GIANTS…thnx to your research team sir n we all are with you…
George says
The most effective things are bitter apricot seeds or almonds. Seriously. B17 people!
Robin says
Your right about B17, however the USA banned B17 in the 1970’s.
Sara Anton says
I did a full treatment of apricot kernels and my tumor kept growing. I measured it to track it. Finally had to turn to conventional medicine at which point I was found to be stage 4 cancer that had metastized to the bone.
Francesca says
I’m so sorry sara, I will keep you in my prayers
Rosina Lock says
Hi Sara, I am leaving a message for you babe, because you say you did a full treatment of the apricot kernels and the tumour kept growing? The reason could be babe, is that if your cancer is really terminal, then sometimes apricot kernals do not work? But it does for most? I am also replying to your message due to the fact that it is so up to date! Please Sara, do not lose hope babe! PLEASE WILL YOU TYPE IN:
EARTH CLINIC: CANCER this is the most brilliant site I have been on for some years, you will get all the help you need babe! And this applies to all who are online! This is a site whereby over 3,500 cures have been made! When you log in just type earth clinic Cancer! On this particular subject you should find about 15 pages on cures from kitchen cupboards that are actually curing you of cancer! Please don’t laugh! I am serious! This site is about thousands of people coming online from all over the world, they state what they used, if it was a cure they will rate it as five, if dangerous they will state it just watch the reviews! When you get to the bottom of the people that have written what they tried, you will see page 2, 3 4, 5 etc, just click on to each page! Have a pen and paper handy and take notes! You will find your cure amongst these pages, just try anything and everything! These are people who care about others. I am a 70 year old lady (looking 40 lol) but I care about people. There are many simple cures out there Sara, if the apricot kernels didn’t work, go for another, but please! Try to stay away from chemotherapy and radiation treatment, they are a killer! I am wondering If you are in the USA? That means the FDA are blocking all cures! As is the Medical profession namely where I reside in the UK, hence Cancer Research.co.uk who have accused over 147 treatments as “quackery” I cannot believe the thousands of lives they have taken by using their horrific and barbaric treatment. This is all about the Pharmaceutical companies who don’t give a damn whether you live or die, please, if you value your life or have anyone ill, please go online to EARTH CLINIC; TYPE IN WHATEVER ILLNESS YOU HAVE! Thousands are online ready to help you. These are highly intelligent people from all over the world who are fighting back! They refuse to let the FDA or Cancer.co.uk take over their lives with their humiliating and useless treatment. Over 100 doctors have been murdered in the past 12 months! WHY? Because they have all found cures of cancer, etc.etc. and the FDA and the British Medical association are so obsessed with money! If you have a cure for cancer?
The FDA or Cancer.co.uk will run them down, talking of the dangers! It is ludicrous. I have been researching for many years. Please if you value your life? Think of alternative cures, you will not find it by having chemotherapy or radiation treatment, in fact even if you have terminal cancer, you will live longer by not having this barbaric treatment. I am a 70 year old lady (yes, looking 40 lol) but I care about people, and if you think you can get a cure by even the most ridiculous treatment? You go for it. The government don’t own you! You owe it to yourself to get better. I need to go offline now, as I haven’t slept for almost 48 hours and I am very tired, but I sincerely wish you all the very best of luck. May I please say PLEASE WHATEVER CHOICE YOU CHOOSE? PLEASE RESEARCH OR TYPE IN: SIDE EFFECTS! THIS IS MOST IMPORTANT. I wish you all the best of health. Rosina Lock from East End of London, a lady on a mission. via facebook.
Estee says
Thanks very helpful!!
Jo Ann says
Ebay has the trees…….
Ryan Bollenbach says
Carly,
Based on the tendencies of improvement you’ve probably studied from other fruits and veg, does something like this seem possible?
What are your thoughts on eating a plant as the source to cure something vs a concentrated version of it, made into medicine? (natural medicine – not pumped with a bunch of extra ingrediants).
Thoughts?
Carly Fraser says
Yes, something like this definitely does seem possible.
The variety of Amazonian fruits that the general public is not aware of just goes to show the incredible variety and unknown tendencies of these fruits and/or herbs. Most pharma-giants do not want anyone to know of them because it would essentially ruin their business. Every fruit is different with respect to antioxidant load and the different types of antioxidants they carry – and seeing as how these preliminary studies have shown such powerful results is really tempting – it would be curious to see how it would apply in humans, and it is also doubly curious how pharmaceutical companies, as we speak, are trying to patent the chemical in the fruit in order to make money off it (obviously they know that this fruit has potential for a cure).
I believe that eating the plant straight up is going to be MUCH more beneficial than any pharmaceutical-manipulated compound from the fruit, or from a fruit juice that has been processed and heated, which destroys beneficial enzymes and antioxidants. As for turning it into a natural medicine, such as capsules, I would say it would be better than something a pharmaceutical has tried manipulating (since that would need a patent, and thus the chemical structure would need to be manipulated, and thus it would be a much less potent form). However, raw, as always, is best! Fresh fruit is always number one!
Ryan Bollenbach says
Cool, that makes sense and I can completely understand why people would want to go in business with this fruit.
I was just thinking it could be even stronger if you were able to produce a concentrated extract of the fruit but raw and natural is probably more safe too.
Samuel Adanu says
I can help anyone who needs the Soursop cancer killer fruit. It is widely grown in Ghana and it is normally harvested in season. Get in touch with me via my blog page if you need some.
You might consider importing it into your country.
Regards,
Samuel.
Tracy says
Samuel
could you pls email me pls with ur details pls ?
very interested in maybe purchasing some plants
thx regards Tracy
[email protected]
we have a very great friend of ours with cancer & would like 2 help him 🙂
sandra says
hi there maby you sell those fruts? or how you can help? tnkx
Carly Fraser says
Sorry I do not sell this fruit. Your local asian market should have them, or you could request they order it for you!
sandra says
Could you please email me at [email protected] would like to make an order from Aus