IMPORTANCE OF GUAVA (PSIDIUM GUAJAVA LINN): A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Rohit Maan* and Dr. Jagdish Mohan Onkar
ABSTRACT
Psidium guajava also known as guava is an evergreen tree. It is a shrubby evergreen tree up to 10 m in height. The stem is hard, woody and reddish brown in color. The bark scales off. It bears white flowers and numerous pear shaped fruits that are edible by animals, birds and humans. It is a shrub-like small tree that spreads by branching in various directions. It is a shady tree and provides shelter to many birds and insects. It is cultivated for its fruits and shade purposes. The fruit is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It is used as medicine for various diseases. Leaves and bark are also used to prepare a medicine that helps to treat disorders of the digestive system and menstrual problems. The extract of leaves is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal in nature. Leaves are also effective against antibiotic-resistant bacterial species. The leaves are also used to treat the diseases of the blood and immune system.
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