Contains alkaloids that help lower blood pressure.
Polyphenols in soursop leaves help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
Protects and regenerate the pancreatic β-cells thereby improving insulin secretion and action. Soursop leaves also contain flavonoids which are able to inhibit key enzymes relevant to type-2 diabetes.
Contains tannins and flavonoids that help to lower uric acid levels in body.
Anti-inflammatory activity is attributed to the flavonoid content in the leaves.
Contains acetogenins that can inhibit tumour growth by inducing tumour and cancer cell deaths (apoptosis).
Phenolic compounds such as quercetin and gallic acid are responsible for the antioxidant capacity.
These activities are attributed to the presence of flavonoids and alkaloids in the leaves. Acetogenins in soursop leaves is able to inhibit viral replication.
Contains annonioside and annonaine that can cause reduction in food intake and thereby reducing weight.
Glucosides in soursop leaves are able to reduce high bilirubin levels that caused jaundice. It also protects liver against damage by hepatotoxin.
Antioxidant compounds in soursop leaves can protect stomach from ulcer.
