Guava is a tree that produces guavas, whose leaves can be used as a medicinal plant. It is a small tree with smooth trunks that have large oval, bright green leaves, its flowers are white and its fruit is rounded with a greenish yellow. color and pulp white or pink, depending on the species.
Guava has antibiotic and healing action and can be used as a home remedy for ulcers or gastric infections, such as thrush.
- Its scientific name is Psidium guajava.
- Its leaves can be purchased in natural fruit shops and their fruits in markets.
Guava is used to treat digestive problems because of its rich composition in vitamins and minerals that help prevent heartburn during digestion and prevent diarrhea, it can also be used to treat swelling and bleeding of the uterus by its diuretic action. Being soothing, it is also used in cases of nervousness and stress.
The properties of guava are mainly its digestive, antibiotic, healing, antihemorrhagic and relaxing action.
The most commonly used parts of guava are its leaves and fruits, guava, which can be used to make teas, fruit juices, ice creams and jams.
Guava when consumed in excess can cause constipation
Guava is contracted in patients with a very sensitive digestive system or intestinal problems.