Araz
guayabo psidium guajaba
Araz
guayabo psidium guajaba
Other Names:
Araz
, Arrayan,
Hurapo
,
Luma
, patches,
Piche
,
Sahuinto
.
It is
a
very
aromatic
tree, which
was
cultivated by native Mexicans before the arrival of the Spanish. The guava fruit is one of the richest in
vitamin
C
, since some varieties are five times more than the
orange
.
Habitat:
originates in the tropical Americas, from
Mexico
to
Brazil
. At present it is cultivated in warm areas of
America
, Africa and Asia.
Description:
tree of the
family
of Myrtaceae reaching up to 6 meters high. Smooth, bark
brown
, with elliptical leaves and opposite. Da white flowers and
a
few fleshy fruits, with spherical shape and pink or white pulp.
Used parts:
leaves, bark of the roots and fruits.
Properties and indications:
the leaves and bark of the roots of guava contain abundant substances tánicas. In
Central
America
have been using since time immemorial to fight
diarrhea
and dysentery. Applied locally in the form of mouthwash and gargarismos, its decoction is also useful in cases of stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucosa) and
pharyngitis
. The fruits contain mucilages, pectin, small amounts of protides and lipids, minerals (
potassium
,
calcium
,
iron
and
phosphorus
, especially) and vitamins
A
, B, and especially the G. Antiscorbutic properties, remineralizing and toning. Its use is especially useful in cases of physical exhaustion, malnutrition or weakness. They provide
a
slight laxative effect.
Use:
decoction with 50 grams. of leaves and bark of the roots of
a
liter
of water, swallowed
a
cup every 4 hours, until it is cut
diarrhea
. The fruits are made fresh, jelly or marmalade.
Externally, in mouthwashes and gargarismos, which are made with the same decoction described for internal use.
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