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Benefits of Guava |
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Benefits of Guava
You will be amazed to know that guavas have a much higher Vitamin C content than oranges. They are also a rich source of potassium, much more than even bananas. Guavas can improve the texture and health of the skin. Guava leaves and the unripe fruit make for an excellent astringent. Because they have a high content of Vitamin A, B, C and potassium, they keep the skin glowing, fresh and wrinkle free. They also help in tightening skin that has lost its elasticity. It is helpful for people who are trying to lose weight. It also helps in curing constipation. Guavas trigger cold is a myth. Medicinal Uses: The roots, bark, leaves and immature fruits, because of their astringency, are commonly employed to halt gastroenteritis, diarrhea and dysentery, throughout the tropics. Crushed leaves are applied on wounds, ulcers and rheumatic places, and leaves are chewed to relieve toothache. The leaf decoction is taken as a remedy for coughs, throat and chest ailments, gargled to relieve oral ulcers and inflamed gums. It has been effective in halting vomiting and diarrhea in cholera patients. It is also applied on skin diseases. An extract is given in epilepsy and chorea and a tincture is rubbed on the spine of children in convulsions. A combined decoction of leaves and bark is given to expel the placenta after childbirth.  |
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