Soursop (Annona muricata), also known as graviola, is a tropical plant whose leaves have been used for generations in traditional herbal practices across parts of the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. In recent years, soursop leaf tea has gained attention online, with many claims circulating about its potential health effects.
Some of those claims are exaggerated or unsupported by human research. This article takes an evidence-based approach, explaining how the tea is traditionally prepared, what people commonly use it for, and what current science can—and cannot—confirm.
What Is Soursop Leaf Tea?
Soursop leaf tea is an herbal infusion made by steeping dried or fresh soursop leaves in hot water. It is not the same as eating the fruit, which has a creamy white flesh and a sweet-tart flavor.
Traditional preparations vary by region, but the tea is typically consumed in small amounts as part of cultural wellness practices rather than as a medical treatment. Flora& Fauna
Soursop Leaf Tea: How to Make It, Traditional Uses, and What Science Actually Says
