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Custard Apple

Annona Squamosa

A custard apple tree can reach a height of 10 meters (33 feet). It has segmented green fruit, green flowers, and leaves with an oblong to lance form.

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This herb is grown throughout the tropics and is native to tropical America and the Caribbean.

Uses

Arthritis It may be useful ,because of the presence of a high amount of magnesium in this herb,

Constipation this herb is rich in copper and dietary fibre, and may be helpful for digestive tract health.

Colds used along with peppermint can be helpful for colds.

Diarrhea may be helpful to make astringent from bark and leaves.

Parts used

Leaves

Bark

Fruit

Seeds

Key Actions

Astringent

Antioxidant

Insecticide

Constituents

Fruit sugars

Mucilage

29
Days
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23
Hours
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59
Minutes
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40
Seconds

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References

  • Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 169.
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