Evidence supporting the use of: Cherimoya
For the health condition: Insomnia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) has a history of traditional use in some cultures for its purported calming and sedative effects, including the management of insomnia. In traditional medicine, particularly in parts of South America where the plant is native, various parts of the cherimoya tree—such as the leaves, seeds, and fruit—have been used in infusions or decoctions claimed to help with sleep and relaxation. However, the evidence supporting these uses is primarily anecdotal and based on ethnobotanical records rather than rigorous clinical research.
From a scientific standpoint, there is very limited direct evidence to support cherimoya's efficacy for insomnia. Some laboratory studies have identified certain bioactive compounds in cherimoya, such as alkaloids and flavonoids, that may have central nervous system activity. A few animal studies suggest mild sedative or anxiolytic effects of extracts from related Annona species, but direct studies on cherimoya's effects on sleep in humans are lacking. Therefore, while the use of cherimoya for insomnia is justified by traditional practices, there is insufficient scientific validation, and the evidence is weak (rated 1 out of 5).
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ashwagandha
waterhyssop
benegut perilla (proprietary)
black cumin
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rice
calcium
California poppy
cassia bark
chamomile
cherry
Chinese salvia root
cinnamon
Coptis chinensis
fennel
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
gooseberry
gotu kola
greek mountain tea
heartwood
hops
jujube
kava root
kudzu
l-tryptophan
lactium casein decapeptide
lavender
maca
magnesium
magnolia
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
ophiopogon root
orange
passionflower
perilla
phytocannabinoids
pollen
polygala root
quail egg
reishi mushroom
rose oil
saffron
sage
scrophularia root
skullcap
valerian root
vitamin B6
zinc
catnip
tangerine
anise
blackboard tree
lingzhi
lingusticum wallichii
morus
silk tree
chrysanthemum
amber
ganoderma
lotus seed
anemarrhena asphodeloides
purslane
aster root
peach
wood betony
goji berry
soursop
Aralia
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
Angelica
Apigenin
Anamu
Albizia
Agarwood
Anemone
Alpha lactalbumin
Agrimonia pilosa
Arani
Atractylone
Betony
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Blackthorn
Balsam
Bayleaf
Big Quaking Grass
Banyan
Brahmi
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bupleurum
Centella triterpenes
Chinese Silkvine
Clary sage
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cactus
Cyathula
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cannabinol
Cymbopogon Martini
Calea zacatechichi
Centella asiatica
Capitate Valerian
Corktree
Cowslip
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Cherimoya
Corydalis
Carthamus
Clerodendrum indicum
Dragonhead
David's Milkberry
Doxylamine succinate
European Elder
Erodium cicutarium
Elk antler
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Glycine
jasmine
Lotus
Lily
Little ironweed
Mallow
Milk Protein
Mimosa
Orchid
Poppy
Rose
Spikenard
Sandalwood
Sumac
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Cherimoya
Cancer (natural therapy for)Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Gastritis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Insomnia
Pain (general remedies for)
Stress
Wounds and Sores