Guava (Pye gwayav)
Psidium guajava
Guava
Pye gwayav
Goyavier
Psidium guajava
Traditionally used
Immunity, antioxidant, vitamin C, digestion, antimicrobial, skin
Prepared as
Leaf tea: boil 10 fresh leaves in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup twice daily for diarrhea and digestive complaints. Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark 15 minutes, drink for fever. Raw fruit eaten daily for immunity and antioxidants. Apply crushed leaves to wounds and skin infections.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Ranfòse kò a, konn batay maladi yo, gen anpil vitamin C, ede vant lan, touye mikwòb yo, bon pou po a
Français — Renforce l'immunité, antioxydant, riche en vitamine C, facilite la digestion, antimicrobien, soins de la peau
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside