Graviola (Annona Muricata) – Powdered Leaves from Brazil

The Green Heart of Graviola

Under the warm skies of South Africa, the broad leaves of Annona muricata — known simply as Graviola — gather sunlight into deep, vibrant green. Traditionally regarded as a plant of cooling and balance, Graviola carries a natural vitality that mirrors the landscapes where it grows. At MAYA Herbs, we grind the carefully dried leaves into a soft, aromatic powder, offering an honest expression of this tropical tree in its most natural form.

Stories Carried by the Leaf

In the regions where it thrives, Graviola is not just a herbal ingredient — it’s part of everyday life. Elders prepare its leaves in infusions to restore calm after long days in the sun, and in some traditions, it is used to “cool the blood” and invite emotional serenity. Science has since begun to uncover the chemistry behind those ancestral insights: compounds like acetogenins, flavonoids, and alkaloids give Graviola its well-known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory profile. Research published in PubMed and Elsevier supports the plant’s traditional reputation for balance, showing that its leaf extracts may help neutralize oxidative stress and maintain cellular harmony.

From Harvest to Harmony

The leaves for this powder are gathered in small agroforestry cooperatives, where harvesters work with respect for native ecosystems and seasonality. Once dried in shaded conditions, they are ground into a fine powder that retains the natural oils and vitality of the living plant. Graviola can be enjoyed as a mild herbal tea, blended into juices, or used in ceremonial infusions.
Store it in a dry place and handle it with the same quiet attention it teaches — gentle, consistent, and rooted in the cycles of nature. Every pouch of Graviola from MAYA Herbs is more than a product; it is an exchange between soil, sun, and human hands — a tropical gift for those seeking lightness and renewal.