Medicinal Benefits of Guava

This pear shaped fruit ranges in size from 1 to 4 inches in diameter. Guava’s thin skin varies in color from pale yellow to yellow-green, have a slightly bitter taste, so the fruit is usually served peeled. Most varieties have meaty deep pink flesh, although some are yellow, red, or white. Ripe guavas have a fragrant aroma and a sweet flavor, with hints of pineapple or banana.

Guava Fruit:

• Guava is an excellent source of vitamin C, by weight, guavas has almost five times as much vitamin C as an orange (four ounces of guava provide 275 mg, compared to 57mg in the same amount of fresh orange).
• Guavas are also a good source of potassium and iron (330 mg and 1mg, respectively, in four ounces).
• Guavas are high in pectin (a soluble fiber that lowers bad cholesterol in the blood as well as promoting digestive function) and other types of soluble dietary fiber. An average-size guava provides 6g of fiber.
• • Guavas are good diet food, with only about 60 calories per fresh guava.
  • Guava leaves have a high content of antioxidants. Antioxidants can help prevent and repair cell damage from free radicals (oxidants), thus slowing the aging process and reducing ones risk of diseases linked to aging.  
  
  
  Guava Leaves:
• Guava tea can help inhibit diarrhea caused by bacteria, including Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, and E. coli.
• Guava tea can increase the secretion of digestive enzymes and also help halt vomiting.
• Guava tea can help in cases of diabetes because it reduces glucose levels in the blood without effecting levels of insulin.
• Guava leaves have an anti-allergic effect and can inhibit the release of histamine.
• Guava leaves can help relieve arthritis pain when made into a paste and applied to the affected area.
• Guava leaves can help speed up the healing process and relieve pain in wounds and sores when they are crushed and applied over the affected area.It is popularly used for the healing of circumcision wounds.
• Guava can help relieve toothaches when fresh leaves are washed and chewed on (2-3 young leaves is enough).
• Guava tea can soothe sore throat when use a gargle.
• Guava tea can help heal inflamed gum and mouth sores when used as a mouthwash 3 times daily.
• Guava tea is an effective vaginal wash (after childbirth) or douche because of its antiseptic properties.
• Guava tea: Guava tea is made by putting 6-10 guava leaves in 3 cups of boiling water, then simmer it for 5 minutes. Drink 1 cup 1-3 times daily.