Guava Psidium Guajava Benefits

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Guava Psidium Guajava though it originated from Tropical America is now almost naturalised in many parts of Sub Saharan Africa. It has many benefits both nutritional and medicinal. I have personally seen it used successfully to treat malaria in combination with peach  and avocado pair tree leaves. Guava Psidium guajava is rich in vitamin A and C. In fact it is five times richer in vitamin C than oranges. The guava tree's parts are used to treat diseases such as diabetes and fevers such as malaria, coughs and wounds. Research has also demonstrated that the leaves and bark are active against amoeba that cause desentry.

How Guava Psidium Guajava Is Used for Medicinal Purposes

Guava Psidium Guajava Bark: A decoction of Psidium Guajava is used internally to treat diarrhoea and dysentry.

Guava Psidium Guajava Flowers: An infusion of guava psidium Guajava flowers can be used to treat menstrual problem. The leaves can also be used externally to treat Leucorrhoea ( a white vaginal discharge) and mouth ulcers. The leaves are also known to treat conjunctivitis when used externally by applying them directly as a poultice to the affected eye.

Guava Psidium Guajava Fruits: The fruits when eaten fresh can act as a restorative aid in convalescence and bleeding gums.

Guava Psidium Gujava  Leaves: An infusion of Guava psidium Guajava leaves is known to treat diarrhoea and dysentry and Malaria. As already indicated I have personally seen it used to treat malaria.