Guava fruits in a basket

Guava

Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Psidium guajava

Family: Myrtaceae

Culinary use

It can be eaten fresh or made into jellies, drinks, ice cream, jams and juices. It can also be used in curries and stews. The guava leaves are used to make tea.

Medicinal use

Depending on its ripeness, this fruit can be used to treat both diarrhea and constipation. When it is green it is rich in astringent compounds that help control diarrhea; when it is ripe it provides a large amount of insoluble fiber, which acts as a mild laxative. It’s also effective in helping hypertension, pain relief, cough, diabetes, etc.

SOURCES

Plants of the World Online

Useful Tropical Plants

Agroforestree Database