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Guanabana fruit is very rich in carbohydrates, especially, fructose. Apart from that, B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber, are also present in it in moderate amounts. A single fruit with a weight of around 600 grams has 100 grams carbohydrates, 85 grams sugar, 6 grams protein, 21 grams dietary fiber and amounts to 400 calories. The vitamin C content of this fruit will be around 130 mg. It also contains considerable amounts of folate, potassium and magnesium. Apart from being nutritious, it is also believed to have numerous health benefits.

The leaves, flowers, fruits and roots of guanabana tree have been used in the traditional medicine of different regions. In some places, infusion of its leaves is used for treating insomnia.
The juice of the ripe fruit is said to have diuretic properties and is used as an herbal remedy for haematuria and urethritis.
Guanabana is also believed to possess antibacterial and antifungal properties and is used for fighting such infections. Crushed leaves of this tree is applied as a remedy for skin conditions like eczema.
A decoction made of crushed immature fruits are used in some regions as a remedy for dysentery. It is believed that guanabana fruit juice, when taken on empty stomach, promotes curing of liver ailments.
In case of chigger bites, the flesh of the fruit is applied over the area as poultice and it is retained for three to four days, so as to expel the chiggers and to expedite the healing process.
It is also said that guanabana has the ability to control the growth of cancer cells and eliminate them from the body. According to some studies, the chemicals in the fruit target cancer cells specifically and do not affect the healthy cells.
Away from its native area, there is some limited production as far north as southern Florida within USDA Zone 10; however, these are mostly garden plantings for local consumption.
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