THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL AND FUTURE PROSPECT OF PSIDIUM GUAJAVA LINN
Amazonia–
for diarrhea, dysentery, menstrual disorders, stomachache,vertigo.
Brazil-
For anorexia, cholera, diarrhea, digestive problems, dysentery, gastric insufficiency, inflamed mucous Membranes, laryngitis, mouth(swelling), skin problems, sore throat, ulcers, vaginal discharge.
Cuba-
For colds, dysentery, dyspepsia.
Ghana–
Coughs, diarrhea, dysentery, toothache.
Haiti-
For dysentery, diarrhea, epilepsy, itch, piles, scabies, skin sores, sore throat, stomachache, wounds and as an antiseptic and astringent.
India-
For anorexia, cerebral ailments, childbirth, chorea convulsions, epilepsy, nephritis, jaundice.
Malaya-
For dermatitis, diarrhea, epilepsy, hysteria, menstrual disorders.
Mexico-
For deafness, diarrhea, itch, scabies, stomachache, swelling, ulcer, worms, wounds.
Peru-
For conjunctivitis, cough, diarrhea, digestive problems, dysentery, edema, gout, hemorrhages, gastroenteritis, gastritis, lung problems, PMS, shock, vaginal discharge, vertigo, vomiting, worms.
Philippines–
For sores, wounds and as an astringent.
Trinidad-
For bacterial infections, blood cleansing, diarrhea and dysentery.
HABITATE
* The Psidium guajava L. thrives well at an altitude of 2740 m above sea level.
* It prefers full sun but requires at least partial sunlight.
* The plant grows best in average summer temperatures of over 150 C, but cannot withstand intense heat. Only light frost can be tolerated.
* It produces more fruit in areas with distinct winter season.
* The annual rainfall required is between 1000 to 20000 mm, although it is draught tolerant.
* Tolerates many different soil types, but prefers slightly acidic soils with good drainage.
It tolerates soil pH of 4.5-9.4, but prefers a range of 5-7.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
TABLE NO. 1
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Guavas are often included among superfruits ,being rich in dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, folic acid, and the dietary minerals, potassium, copper and manganese. Having a generally broad, low-calorie profile of essential nutrients, A single common guava (P. guajava) fruit contains about four times the amount of vitamin C as an orange.
Guavas contain both carotenoids and polyphenols – the major classes of antioxidant pigments – giving them relatively high potential antioxidant value among plant foods. As these pigments produce the fruit skin and flesh color, guavas that are red-orange have more pigment content as polyphenol, carotenoid and pro-vitamin A,retinoid sources than yellow-green ones.
Nutrition content of Guava
TABLE NO. 2
S.no. |
Nutrients |
Quantity |
1 |
Calories |
77.86g |
2 |
Moisture |
2.8-5.5g |
3 |
Crude fiber |
0.9-1.0g |
4 |
Protein |
0.1-0.5g |
5 |
Fat |
0.43- 0.7g |
6 |
Carbohydrates |
9.1-17mg |
7 |
Calcium |
17.8-30mg |
8 |
phosphorus |
0.30-0.70mg |
10 |
Iron |
200-400I.U. |
11 |
Carotene(vita-A) |
0.046mg |
12 |
Thiamin |
0.03-0.04mg |
13 |
Riboflavin |
0.6-1.068mg |
14 |
Niacin |
40 I.U. |
15 |
Vitamin B3 |
35 I.U. |
16 |
Vitamin G4 |
30-50mg |
THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL
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