Guava is a fruit native to Mexico and Central America and northern South America. Guava fruits have a rind that is a flavor reminiscent to lemon but more diffuse. Guava pulp has a sweet or flour flavor depending on the type.
Nutritionally speaking guavas are high in vitamin C, folic acid, and various minerals. Guava is also full of antioxidants and polyphenols.
Medicinally guava has been used a traditional medicine for dealing with diarrhea and other gastrointestinal complaints. Traditionally the leaves of the guava tree are boiled and drank as a tea if the leaves cannot be acquired a person can eat the fruit complete with its rind and receive the medicinal benefits. Furthermore eating the fruit can help prevent the dehydration associated with these complaints.
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