Annona senegalensis, known as African custard apple or wild soursop, is a versatile African plant with edible fruit, and its leaves, bark, and roots are used medicinally for issues like malaria, fever, diarrhea, infections (respiratory, skin, oral), snakebites, and digestive problems, possessing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiparasitic properties.
Medicinal Uses (by Plant Part)
Leaves: Fever, malaria, yellow fever, tuberculosis, smallpox, gastrointestinal issues, oral infections, skin conditions, and as a vector control against mosquitoes.
Bark: Hernias, snakebites, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, respiratory infections, toothaches, guinea worm, and open sores.
Roots: Viral infections, gastritis, male sexual impotence, erectile dysfunction, dizziness, snakebites, diabetes, tuberculosis, and as antidotes for toxins.
Fruit: Eaten for nutrition and digestive benefits; pulp is consumed.
Juice: Used for chickenpox.
