Guava which is commonly known as Amrud, is a fruit with a sweet and a slight astringent taste. It is round in shape with light green or yellow skin and edible seeds.
Guava can be taken in different forms such as tea, juice, syrup, powder and capsule for medicinal purposes. Guava fruits are packed with powerful antioxidants, fiber, potassium and vitamin C which help improve energy levels. Guava leaves are used to prepare herbal tea which protects the body against certain illnesses due to its antioxidant activity. It also helps improve digestion. Guava juice has vitamin C which helps prevent common cold. It adds bulk to stools and prevents constipation.
Massaging with boiled Guava leaves is used to control hair fall due to the presence of vitamin B and vitamin C that help nourish the hair follicles and promote hair growth. Guava face packs are useful in managing skin infection and allergies.
It is recommended to avoid the excessive consumption of Guava seeds as they may cause appendicitis.
What are the synonyms of Guava?
Psidium guajava, Amritphalam, Mriduphalam, Amrud, Madhuriam, Muhuriam, Jamphal, Jamrud, Jmarukh, Koyya, Segapugoyya, Segapu, Sirogoyya, Sengoyya, Ettajama, Goyya, Goacchi, Peyara, Amba, Ambak, Amuk, Anjirzad, Koyya, Malakkapera, Pera, Tupkel, Judakaneh, Kamsharni
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