Psidium guajava

BINOMIAL NAME Psidium guajava
COMMON NAME Guava
FAMILY Myrtaceae
TAMIL NAME கொய்யா
HABIT A Small tree with bark white, thin peeling off young branches
MORPHOLOGY Guavas are typical Myrtoideae, with tough dark leaves that are opposite, simple, elliptic to ovate, and 5–15 centimetres long. The flowers are white, with five petals and numerous stamens. The fruits are many-seeded berries.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES ul {margin: 0;}
  • Used in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and gastroenteritis
  • Highly recommended to reduce blood glucose level
  • Relieves pain and improves locomotors coordination.
  • The phenolic compounds in guava help to cure cancerous cells and prevent wrinkles in skin.
  • Extract possess germicidal properties.
  • Recommended for fertility as they improve sperm count
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