🌿 What the Claims Say:
People often say corossol (or graviola) can:
Kill cancer cells
Be more effective than chemotherapy (according to some websites)
Boost the immune system and fight tumors
These claims are mostly based on lab studies or animal studies.
🌿 Corossol (Soursop) Overview:
Scientific Name: Annona muricata
Family: Annonaceae
Common Names: Corossol (French), Soursop (English), Graviola, Guanábana (Spanish), Brazilian pawpaw
🍈 Physical Description:
Size: Typically ranges from 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 inches) long
Weight: Can weigh up to 5 kg (11 lbs), though 1–3 kg is more common
Shape: Oval or heart-shaped
Skin: Green with soft, curved spines or bumps
Flesh: White, creamy, and fibrous with black, inedible seeds
Taste: A sweet-tart combination — like a mix of strawberry, pineapple, and citrus, with a creamy banana-coconut texture
🌴 Where It Grows:
Native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, but now widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world, including Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.