
Guava
Guava
Criteria | More Info |
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Scientific Name | Psidium guajava |
Chinese Name | 番石榴 |
Other Names | Jambu Batu, Jambu Biji, Common Guava, Yellow Guava, Apple Guava, or Jambu Kampuchia |
Guava is a popular fruit that is eaten in many cultures, and even used to make beverages. (E.g. Guava Juice)
Guava can be eaten as a whole itself, or used as an ingredient in dishes like, Guava Thandai, Guava Salad. The juice is often used in culinary sauces, candies, dried snacks, fruit bars, and desserts.
Medicinal value: The leaves could be used to relieve stomach and intestinal conditions, pain, diabetes and healing of wounds. In some places, it is also used to treat symptoms of high blood pressure.
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