???? 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, Guan�bana (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.