Based on a syllabus by Sean Chun of the University of Hawaii, also lectures on Kaua`i by Gabriel Monahan
Hawaiian Name:
Kuawa
Common Name:
Guava
Scientific Name:
Psidium guajava
Source:
Introduced
Parts Used:
Fruit and leaves
Utilization:
Fruits high in anti-oxidants, and numerous vitamins and minerals. Promotes immunity health, eyesight, and may have anti-cancer effects. Leaves are used as a tea to treat diabetes, to treat against diarrhea, and as a relaxant.