Myrtaceae Psidium guajava L.

Guava

Hawaiian - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 55

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Scientific name: Psidium guajava L.
USDA symbol: PSGU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Guava
Family: Myrtaceae
Family (APG): Myrtaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Buds chewed by mothers and given to infants for diarrhea.

RECRD: 8261 id: 31325

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