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The Health Benefits of Graviola
March 30th, 2010 by admin
Graviola is a form of pawpaw indigenous to tropical areas such as South America and parts of Southwest Asia that has been found effective in the fight against cancer as well as offering several other health benefits. The Purdue University in West Lafayette in particular has come up with some very promising results on the anticancer properties of the plant, a research that is supported by the ACI (American Cancer Institute).
An extract from the leaves of Graviola has been found effective in killing cancerous cells, those of pancreatic and prostate cancers in particular, although not exclusively restricted to these. However, there plant possesses more health properties than just these, and others include its antispasmodic and antibacterial properties. It has also been found to reduce blood pressure, normalize heart function and offer anti-malarial properties. This is a particularly important property due to the high death rate world-wide from malaria.
Graviola is a useful supplement to take for general health, and particularly to evict parasites from the body, and these immediately useful properties should not be overshadowed by the larger studies continuing on its potential as a cancer cure. Graviola also contains antioxidant properties that can help reduce oxidative stress which taxes the immune system our first line of defense against anything attacking the body.
You cant go wrong with graviola. Look for this wonderful herbal supplement at your local or internet health food store in extract or capsule forms. Always choose name brands like Now Foods to ensure quality and purity of the graviola herb you purchase for consumption.