Myrtaceae Psidium guajava L.
Guava
Hawaiian - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 55
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Psidium guajava L.
Scientific name: Psidium guajava L.
USDA symbol: PSGU (
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Common names: Guava
Family: Myrtaceae
Family (APG): Myrtaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Buds chewed for diarrhea.
RECRD: 8262 id: 31321