Guava

Guava Guava Psidium guajavaBayabas, Bayawas, Guyabas, GaiyabitFruit bearing small tree that grows in tropical countries which can grow 3-10 m tall.Widely used in the country as herbal medicineUsesantisepticanti-inflammatory anti-spasmodic antioxidant hepatoprotective anti-allergyantimicrobialanti-plasmodial anti-coughantidiabetic antigenotoxic. BarkSmooth, greenish to brownUsed as astringent and used for treating diarrhea

LeavesContain eugenol, tannin, saponins, amydalin, phenolic acids, malic acid, ash, aldehydes, catequinic components and flavonoidsCleaning and disinfecting wounds

eaves decoction is recognized for its effectiveness to cure several ailments, including the treatment of uterine hemorrhage, swollenness of the legs and other parts of the body, of chronic diarrhea, and gastroenteritis,5FlowersTreat bronchitis and eye sores and to cool the body

6FruitHigh concentration of Vitamins A and C.228.3mg of Vitamin C/ 100 g and 624 IU of Vitamin A/ 100 gUsed as tonic and laxativeTreating bleeding gums

Vit CAdult women- 75mg Men- 90 mg

Vit A700-9007PreparationsFresh Direct application for faster healing of woundsChopped- to stop nosebleedingChewed- toothache and gumswelling

Mouthwash-gargleDisinfectant- wash affected areas 2-3 times a day fresh can be applied for faster healingDiarrhea- 3-4 hours of drinking

8DecoctionBoil one cup of bayabas leaves in 3 cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let it coolUses:MouthwashWound disinfectantDiarrhea *boil leaves for 15 minVaginal wash Control of stomach parasites

9CautionEating too much fruit can cause constipation