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General description(Size, commonly seen , status of availability etc.)

Guava has been grown and utilized as an important fruit in tropical areas like India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South America and so on. It is a small branched tree or shrub that grows up to 7–10 m in height. The trunk is woody, hard, with a characteristic smooth, pale mottled bark that peels off in thin flakes, after the trunk has grown to about 20 cm in diameter. Guava leaves are dark green, elliptical, oval, and characterized by their obtuse-type apex. The root system is superficial. 

Medicinal properties

Guava leaves, along with the pulp and seeds, are used to treat certain respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders, and to increase platelets in patients suffering from dengue fever. Guava leaves exhibit potent medicinal properties, including anticancer effects attributed to triterpenoids and flavonoids, inhibiting various cancer cell lines. They also demonstrate antidiabetic activity through flavonoids and polysaccharides, improving pancreatic function and reducing postprandial glucose absorption. With strong antioxidant capabilities, guava leaves protect against oxidative stress and free radicals. Additionally, their antimicrobial and antidiarrheal properties make guava leaves a versatile natural remedy with potential health benefits.

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