Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Crispy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-74.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
Taiwan
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Europe
Top Exporter
India
Malaysia