(In territories with significant traditional TRAMIL use)
Martinique:
- goyav
- gwayav
Guadeloupe:
- goyav
- goyav
- gwayav
- gwayav
Dominica:
- goyav
- gwayav
Haiti:
- goyav
- gwayav
Trinidad and Tobago:
- guava
Grenada:
- guava
Dominican Republic:
- guayaba
Venezuela:
- guayaba
Colombia:
- guayaba
Guatemala:
- guayaba
Panama:
- guayaba
Mexico:
- guayaba
Honduras:
- guayabo
fresh leaf, decoction, in bath, alone or together with Hamelia patens and Punica granatum, also used together with Spondias purpurea11
According to published and other information:
Use for vomiting is classified as REC, based on the significant traditional use documented in the TRAMIL surveys and toxicity studies.
Should there be a notable worsening of the patient’s condition, or should vomiting persist for more than 2 days, seek medical attention.
Use for nervous breakdown and diarrhea is classified as REC, based on the significant traditional use documented in the TRAMIL surveys, toxicity studies, scientific validation and available published scientific information.
Should there be a notable worsening of the patient’s condition, or should nervous breakdown persist for more than 7 days, seek medical attention.
Should there be a notable worsening of the patient’s condition, or should diarrhea persist for more than 3 days in adult or 2 days in child, seek medical attention. The use of this resource can be considered complementary to oral rehydration therapy.
Use for rash and juma (dizziness) is classified as REC, based on the significant traditional use (OMS/WHO)4 documented in the TRAMIL surveys.
There is no available information from scientific sources to validate the use of leaf juice together with Allium sativum and Bunchosia glandulosa.
Should there be a notable worsening of the patient’s condition, or should the rash and juma (dizziness) persist for more than 5 days, seek medical attention.
For topical application, strict hygiene measures should be observed in order to avoid contamination or additional infection.
Not for use during pregnancy, lactation, or by children under3 years old.
The fruit of Psidium guajavais widely used for human consumption.
For diarrhea and juma (dizziness):
Prepare a decoction or infusion with 5 grams of leaf (1-2 teaspoonfuls) in 250 mL (1 cup) of water. For decoction boil for at least 10 minutes in a covered pot. For infusion, add boiling water to 5 grams of leaf and cover pot. Filter, allow to cool and drink 1 cup 4-5 times a day59.
For nervous breakdown, vomiting, and rash:
There is no available information establishing a means of preparation and dosage other than that referred to by traditional use.
Any medicinal preparation must be preserved cold and used within the 24 hours.
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9 CHARLES C, 1988
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