Category Archives: Annona cherimola (Cherimoya)

Alkaloids: Antidepressant Phytochemicals

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Alkaloids are a group of phytochemicals found in plants, but also produced in fungi, bacteria and animals. Plant alkaloids are of particular nutritional interest because although many are toxic to animals and humans, many have been shown to have beneficial … Continue reading →

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Annona cherimola: Antidepressant Herb?

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Annona is a group of plants belonging to the Annonaceae family. A number of species from this group have been shown to have central nervous system effects and may have mood elevating properties. Studies with animals have shown that Annonaceae … Continue reading →

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Annona Species of Plants

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Annona cherimola (Cherimoya): Anti-Anxiety Herb

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Annona cherimola (Cherimoya) is a plant belonging to the Annonaceae family of plant. It is native to South America, but is now grow commercially in many tropical countries. The fruit of the tree is known as the custard apple on … Continue reading →

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