Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, 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
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
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Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
India
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Singapore
Canada
Top Exporter
Thailand
India