Psidium guajava (Guava) Flashcards
1
Q
Botanical name
A
Psidium guajava
2
Q
Yoruba name
A
Guafa
3
Q
English name
A
Guava
4
Q
Pharmacological use
A
To treat diarrhea
To treat cough, cold
To treat diabetism rheumatism
To treat GIT issues
Has anti-oxidant properties
5
Q
Constituents
A
Guayavolic acid.
Oleanolic acid
Quercetin
Lycopene
Vitamin C
Carophyllene
6
Q
Geographical source
A
Native to Central America
Cultivated In tropical regions
Cultivated in subtropical regions
7
Q
Family
A
Myrtaceae
