Vibrant Health XYZ, your finest one stop shop for loose leaf herbs and herbal teas: Common Name: Guanabana (Soursop) LeafBotanical Name: Annona muricataPlant Family: AnnonaceaePlant Part Used: LeafForm: Dried, WholeRegion & Habitat:Guanabana, also known as Soursop, is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean. It is now widely cultivated in parts of Southeast Asia and Africa. The tree thrives in warm, humid environments and is often found in home gardens, orchards, and tropical forests.Traditional & Cultural Use:Soursop leaves have been traditionally used across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia as part of folk and ethnobotanical practices. Commonly steeped into herbal teas or used in steam baths. In the UK and EU, dried Guanabana leaves have been present through cultural food shops and traditional importers since before 1997, mainly for aromatic and wellness uses without medicinal claims.Preparation & Application:Used as a botanical infusion: typically steeped in hot water for herbal tea or decocted for aromatic bath preparations. Often combined with other dried botanicals in traditional blends.Organoleptic Notes:Large, dark green dried leaves with a slightly sweet, grassy aroma. Produces a mild herbal infusion with earthy and green flavour notes.Directions Herbal Tea: Add 1-2 tablespoons of herbs to 1 liter of water in a stainless steel pan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes according to taste preference. The color will deepen as it steeps. The herbs may be reused 2-4 times over the following 2 days, with flavor varying between brews.Sourced from small local farmers using traditional growing methods Packed in a facility compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standardsCruelty-free – We do not test our products on animalsWe value the rich heritage of herbal traditions that spans centuries. Our interest in herbs is informed by both historical practices and modern understanding of botanicals.We source our ingredients from carefully selected suppliers who follow sustainable harvesting and cultivation practices. Our production methods are designed to preserve the natural qualities of our herbs through vacuum sealing and gentle processing techniques that maintain freshness and flavor integrity.Our packaging is designed to be reused. Simply wash thoroughly after use. Participate in our recycling program: return 10 empty packages (free postage) for 10% off your next order. Please note packaging may vary as we update our product range. Our herb stocks are rotated annually to ensure freshness.. *Storage instructions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best before: See front of package.