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Title: GUAVA Vitamin A B & C Post by: Taruna on January 05, 2008, 12:56:55 PM GUAVA (Amrood, Peyara, Jaam )
It is a fruit of the genus Psidium (family Myrtaceae). The common guava is a large shrub or small tree with quadrangular branchlets, oval to oblong leaves about 7.6 centimetres (3 inches) in length and four-petalled white flowers about 2.5 centimetres broad. The fruits are round to pear shaped and measure up to 7.6 centimetres in diameter; the white to salmon-red pulp contain many such hard seeds. Guavas are processed into jams, jellies and preserves. Fresh guavas are rich in vitamins A, B and C; they are eaten raw or sliced and served with sugar and cream as a dessert. It is highly effective in removing constipation. It is commonly called 'Indian Apple'. Benefit and uses of Guava. * Guavas are an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain iron calcium, and phosphorus, the guava contains the highest vitamin C content out of all the citrus fruits with as much as 180mg per 100g of fruit. * Older children and adults, a cup once or twice daily of a leaf decoction is the tropical herbal medicine standard. * A guava leaf decoction is taken to relieve colds and bronchitis. * The roots, bark, leaves and immature fruits, because of their astringency, are commonly employed to halt gastroenteritis, diarrhea, dysentery and vomiting in cholera patients. * It also has hypoglycaemic and anti-bacterial properties. The fruit, when eaten whole helps reduce both, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. * Guava benefits is battles diabetes, Combats cancer, Protects prostate. * Guava can improve your heart health by helping to control your blood pressure and cholesterol. |