Some fun facts you might want to know about our name…

 

Annona muricata: Soursop – Guanabana - Zuurzak – Sorsaka:  

A well-known fruit throughout much of the world, the soursop's delicious white pulp is commonplace in tropical markets, but is rarely found fresh anywhere else. Inside its thin, leathery, green flesh is a large mass of creamy pulp, usually intermixed with 50-100 black seeds which are considered to be toxic. The Soursop is usually processed into ice creams, sherbets and drinks, but fiber-free varieties are often eaten raw.

 

Medicinal Uses:

In Materia Medica of British Guiana, we are told to break soursop leaves in water, "squeeze a couple of limes therein, if you have a hangover rub your head well with the leaves and water and drink a little of the water; you’ll get as sober as a judge in no time!" (This could be very useful indeed when you are a member of the Sorsaka Bikers!)

Soursop leaves are regarded throughout the West Indies as having sedative properties. The young leaves are regarded as a remedy for gall bladder trouble, as well as coughs, diarrhea and indigestion. It is said to "cool the blood," to be able to stop vomiting and to aid delivery during childbirth. It is also used in wet compresses on inflammations and swollen feet.

In the Netherlands Antilles, the leaves are put into one's pillowslip or strewn on the bed to promote a good night's sleep. An infusion of the leaves is commonly taken internally for the same purpose.

In Africa, it is given to children with fever and they are also bathed lightly with it to reduce their temperature.

Despite the medicinal uses, Sorsaka Bikers did not choose it’s name because of this beautiful fruit. The former clubhouse was located in a neighborhood named Sorsaka, which is why this name was chosen.

 

 

 

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