The Power of Guava Tree

The popular Guava Tree belongs to the plant family Myrtaceae. It is considered to be a tropical and semitropical plant. It grows to a height of 7.5 metres with a trunk girth of about 30-90 cm. When fully mature, the smooth, pinkish brown branches with grey patches take on a few peculiar crooked bends with heavy knots in them. The leaves are 10-15 cm. long, oblong and entire with lateral nerves. The white flowers found in the axils are 2.5-3.5 cm. in diameter. The tree, found in the backyards of many houses, produces the well-known and edible friuts that are pear-shaped or round. They turn yellow when ripe and are rich in vitamin C and fiber.

These are the medicinal use of the plant.

• Gastroenteritis or inflammation of the stomach and intestine, uterine hemorrhage or heavy bleeding, chronic diarrhea and or edema.
• Dysentery, inflammation of the kidney, and diarrhea.
• Ulcers, vaginal and uterine problems and cuts
• Spasms, fever, worms, kidney problems, epilepsy, diabetes and cerebral affection.

How to use Guava as medicinal plant.

• The leaves of the guava tree in decoction is recommended for gastroenteritis, uterine, hemorrhage , chronic diarrhea and edema.
• The young leaves and shoots are used in decoction for dysentery, inflammation of the kidney, and diarrhea.
• The same decoction is good as a wash for ulcers, vaginal and uterine problems, and cuts.
• It has also been used for spasms fever, worms, kidney problems, epilepsy, diabetes and cerebral affections.

Parts used

• The Leaves

Dose

• To prepare the decoction use 30 to 60 grams for 1 liter of water. Use 4 to 5 cups a day

Reference:" The Healing Plants" by: Dr. JC Kurian