English Name : Soursop
Indonesian Name : Sirsak
Botanical Name : Annona muricata
Simplisia Name : Annonae Folium
Botanical Part Used : Leaves
Specification : –
Test Method : –
Ratio Botanical : 10:01
Indication : Cancer

“Annona muricata has a long rich history of use in herbal medicine as well as a long recorded indigenous use. Annona muricata which is also called as the sour-sop, sirsak or guanabana has been named as popular fruit tree that is cultivated throughout the tropical regions of the world .The seeds and leaves of these species was found to contain more than 50 mono-THF acetogenins. Some of the key intermediates that are involved in the biosynthesis of these acetogenins have been isolated from this species recently. It is used for sedative, diuretic, treat haematuria , influenza, dysentery, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antihelmintic, cancer, antidiabetic”

Active Constituens :
Acetaldehyde, Acetogenins, Alkaloids, Beta-sitosterol, Campesterol, muricine muricinine, Stearic-acid