Guava ,Scientific Name: Psidium Guajava Stock Photography

Uava is indigenous to the Central American region and are cultivated and naturalized throughout the tropics as well as in some subtropical regions. The guava tree is aperennial shrub or a general shade tree that grows up to a height of 4 meters. It leaves have conspicuous veins, are oblong and tapered at the end. Its green to yellowish fruits contain numerous seeds with a reddish, pink or yellowish flesh that is very delectable as well as nutritious. Nutritional value: Guavas are rich in vitamins A and C. A big guava contains over four times the amount of vitamin C as a single orange 212 mg/100 g fruit and the quantity of vitamin C increases as the fruit matures. The seeds are known to be rich in omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Depending on the variety, guava has good levels of the dietary minerals that includes phosphorus, potassium, calcim, and magnesium. Parts Used: Fresh or dried leaves, bark, fruits. Medicinal Properties: The guava fruit,leaves and bark of the plant possess some therapeutic properties and have been known to treat various disorders. The guava with a reddish flesh are extremely rich in antioxidants than the yellowish-green ones. The guava fruit has carotenoids, flavonoids, saponins, essential oils, eugenol, lectins, triterpenes as well as polyphenols. The fruit is also considered to be an excellent source of a dietary fiber known