Guava
Guava contains much more vitamin ‘C’ than any other fruit expect the Indian gooseberry (Amla).
Introduction:
The guava tree is indigenous to south America. Today it is widely available throughout the world. It has been a favourite fruit in India also since ancient times. It is freely available in winter. The guava has two principal varieties : one of them has a white Kernel and in the other the Kernel is red or pink. The guava with white Kernel is sweeter than that with pink kernel. The guava of Prayag and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh are of excellent quality.
Qualities:
Guava is palatable, astringent and sweet. It promotes semen. It is beneficial in constipation. It is cool and it checks the excess flow of bile. It works as an appetiser. It gives relief in burning sensation. It cures delusion, hysteria, and it quenches thirst. It destroys intestinal worms. It also gives relief in insanity. It eliminates constipation.
Analysis of Contents
Guava contains 76.1% Water, 1.5% Protein, 0.2% Fat, 14.5% Carbohydrates, 0.01% Calcium, 0.04% Phosphorus, 1 mg/100 gm Iron, 300 mg/100 gm Vitamin ‘C’.
Guava contains much more Vitamin ‘C’ than any other fruit except the Indian Gooseberry (Amla). When the fruit is over-ripe and soft, its Vitamin ‘C’ potency decreases. The rind of the guava and the Kernel nearest to the rind contain the highest amount of Vitamin ‘C’.
Use:
Guava can be eaten directly by masticating it well; but to obtain more nutrients, its juice should be taken. Every 100 ml of the juice contains 70 to 170 milligrams of Vitamin ‘C’ .
Benefits:
Guava is beneficial in constipation, blood- impurities, leprosy and other diseases.
