Sour sop — also called graviola or guanabana — is a tropical fruit tree whose glossy leaves have a long tradition in Caribbean and Latin American home practice, steeped as a calming everyday tea. Families in that tradition have reached for the leaf cup to unwind at day's end, to settle into sleep, and in the folk record around everyday aches and an unsettled stomach. Our leaves are whole, just as they are traditionally used: a few leaves, a pot of water, and a quiet moment at the table. Everyday uses: • Traditional leaf tea, hot or chilled • Evening cup as part of a wind-down ritual, traditionally taken for restful sleep • Blended with lemongrass or mint for a softer flavor • Kept in the pantry as many island families keep it How to use: Place 2–3 whole leaves in a small pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle simmer, turn off the heat, cover, and steep 15–20 minutes. Strain and sip warm. A note: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition, check with your care provider before using sour sop leaf regularly. A gentle word, from our table to yours: The information on this page is shared for education and tradition — it describes how these plants have been used in home herbal practice over the years, and it is not medical advice. Herbs are real and active, and they are not right for every body or every season of life. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or caring for a health condition, please talk with your healthcare provider before adding an herb to your routine. Stop using any herb that doesn't agree with you. — The Benefactory Botanicals · Love • Lineage • Botanicals · Always created, never manufactured.