Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
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
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
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Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Bitter
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-77-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
Spain
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Italy