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Some of the active ingredients documented, researched, and
verified in graviola are a group of Annonaceous acetogenins which are only found
in the Annonaceae plant family. Graviola (Annona muricata) has 82
different acetogenin chemicals (in 10 distinct types). Mountain graviola (Annona
montana) contains the main annonacin chemical that graviola does, and, it
has 26 more acetogenin chemicals not found in graviola (in 6 distinct types)!
Graviola Max combines both species of graviola (Annona muricata and
Annona montana) to provide 12 different types of acetogenins—108 distinct
powerful chemicals in all. Compare that to only 28 acetogenin chemicals found in
the American paw paw. . . Graviola Max delivers almost four times more
acetogenins than paw paw!
These graviola plants have been sustainably harvested in the
Amazon Rainforest. This product contains no binders, fillers, or exipients and
is 100% finely milled natural plants.
Ingredients: A proprietary blend of graviola leaf and stem (Annona
muricata), and mountain graviola leaf and stem (Annona montana). No
binders, fillers, or additives are used—just 100% pure plants, rich in the
naturally occurring plant chemicals that these plants are regarded for.
Suggested Use: Take 3 capsules 3-4 times or as directed by a healthcare
professional.
Contraindications:
- Not to be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
- Graviola has demonstrated hypotensive, vasodilator, and cardiodepressant
activities in animal studies. People with low blood pressure should monitor
their blood pressure accordingly.
Drug Interactions: None have been reported; however, based on animal
studies, graviola may potentiate antihypertensive and cardiac depressant drugs.
Other Observations:
- Graviola has demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial properties.
Chronic, long-term use of this plant might lead to some die-off of friendly
bacteria in the digestive tract. Supplementing the diet with probiotics and
digestive enzymes may be helpful to counteract this possible effect.
- Graviola has demonstrated emetic properties in one animal study with pigs.
Large single dosages may cause nausea or vomiting. Reduce the usage
accordingly or take with a meal if nausea occurs.
- Drinking plenty of water (at least 8 glasses a day) is helpful to reduce
Herxheimer reactions and flush dead and dying cells from the body.
- One of three documented mechanisms of action of graviola is by decreasing
energy to abnormal cells (called an ATP-inhibitor). Taking supplements that
increase cellular energy (like CoQ10) will counteract or disable this one
mechanism of action of graviola (however, the other two mechanisms of action
will be unaffected).
Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Annona
Species: muricata
Synonyms: Annona macrocarpa, A. bonplandiana, A.
cearensis, Guanabanus muricatus
Common names: Graviola, soursop, Brazilian paw paw, guanábana,
guanábano, guanavana, guanaba, corossol épineux, huanaba, toge-banreisi, durian
benggala, nangka blanda, cachiman épineux
Part Used: Leaves, fruit, seeds, bark, roots
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HERBAL PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS
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kills cancer cells
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relieves depression
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slows tumor growth
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reduces spasms
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Infusion: 1 cup 3 times daily |
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kills bacteria
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kills viruses
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Tincture: 2-4 ml 3 times daily |
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kills parasites
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reduces fever
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Capsules: 2 g 3 times daily |
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reduces blood pressure
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expels worms
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lowers heart rate
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stimulates digestion
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dilates blood vessels
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stops convulsions
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sedates
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