Sour Sop is the fruit of Annona Muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree native to Mexico, Cuba, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America.

Sour Sop is also produced in some parts of Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It is in the same genus as the chirimoya and the same family as the pawpaw.

Research has documented that the leaves, stem and bark of the tree have proven highly beneficial to users. Natives of the Caribbean and sub-tropical countries have used the leaves, stems and bark of the Sour Sop tree as a medicinal home remedy for more than a century. Known for its soothing and calming effects, these positive health attributes have mushroomed  into a global frenzy.