1. Guava

Also known as guava and chicken excrement ("An Illustrated Study of the Names and Reality of Hawthorn Objects"). Also known as: Qiuguo ("Notes on South Vietnam"), Jiyeguo ("An Illustrated Study of Plant Names"), Linba, Bazai, Coconut Bazi, Mubazi, Trumpet Guava, Fanguizi, Baizishu, Luoba, Flower peach, rice peach, fan peach tree, suburban peach, fan peach.

2. Characteristics

Evergreen small trees or shrubs, 5 to 12m high, with no upright trunk and well-developed root system. The single leaves of Guava

are opposite, with downy hairs on the back of the leaves and raised mid-costal and lateral veins. The flowers are solitary or 2-3 gathered in the leaf axils. The flowers are bisexual, with many stamens and one pistil. The berries are oval or pear-shaped, with many seeds, small and hard.

3. Functional value

Guava is rich in nutrients and has a particularly high vitamin C content. The fruit has medicinal effects on treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar, and the leaves can also treat diarrhea. In addition to being eaten fresh, the fruit can also be processed into juice, concentrated juice, fruit powder, jam, concentrated pulp, jelly, etc.

Medicinal value

The nature and flavor are sweet, astringent and flat. Function: Astringent and antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory and hemostatic. Leaves and fruits: acute and chronic enteritis, dysentery, and indigestion in children; fresh leaves: used externally to treat bruises, traumatic bleeding, and long-lasting ecthyma. Usage: 0.5 to 1 tael of leaves and fruits; for external use, mash the fresh leaves and apply to the affected area. Excerpt from "National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicine" Guava has high medicinal value and can prevent and treat high blood pressure and diabetes. It is the most ideal edible fruit for patients with obesity and gastrointestinal problems. The fruit is free of pesticides and diseases. Due to scientific cultivation, film bags are placed from the small fruit until the fruit is picked, which is isolated from pesticides and pests. It is a standard green food. Relevant groups: The general population can eat it. It is especially suitable for children in the growth and development period. It is an ideal fruit for those with high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and gastrointestinal problems. Children and people with constipation habits or internal heat should not eat more. People with liver heat should be careful to prevent constipation because guava has an astringent and antidiarrheal effect.

Therapeutic effects

Guava is warm in nature, tastes sweet, astringent, sour, and non-toxic; Guava

has astringent, antidiarrheal, hemostatic, and antipruritic properties Efficacy: It is mainly used to treat diarrhea, chronic dysentery, eczema, trauma and bleeding. Usage Tips: Consume one at a time.

Nutritional value analysis

Guava is rich in nutrients, which can increase appetite and promote the growth and development of children. It contains protein, fat, sugar, vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, and calcium. , phosphorus, iron. Guava has high nutritional value. In terms of vitamin C, it is higher than citrus, banana, papaya, tomato, watermelon, and pineapple. It is also rich in iron, calcium, and phosphorus. The iron content in the seeds is higher than that of other fruits, so it is the best Can eat together. Eating more can prevent aging and eliminate toxins from the body.

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