Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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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, 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)
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
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Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
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Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
4.5-75.5-6.5
3.5
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Production
Top Producer
India
Thailand
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Canada
Singapore
Top Exporter
India
Thailand