GUYABANO

(Annona muricata var. subonica)

English Name: Sour sop

Active Substance/s: Annonaceous acetogenins are the compounds found in Guyabano extract that has
the ability to inhibit the enzyme processes and the growth of malignant cells. It is known to kill the
different types of cancer cells found in colon, pancreatic, liver, lung, breast, ovarian, cervical, prostate
cancer and lymphoma.

Medicinal Uses:
fruit and juice - is used against worms and parasites, to cool down fevers, to increase mothers
milk after childbirth. It can also be used for diarrhea or inflammation in the bowels as a drying
agent.
Seeds - can be crushed and then used against internal or external parasites, head lice, and worms.
Leaves - are used as a sedative and a soporific (inducer of sleep) in the West Indies and Peruvian
Andes when drank as a tea. This infusion is also used to relief pain or for antispasmodic purposes.
For liver problems a leaf tea is used in the Brazilian Amazon.
roots and bark - can be of aid for diabetes, but can also be used as a sedative.

BAYABAS
(Psidium guajava L.)

English Name: Guava

Active Substance/s: The fruit is also considered to be an excellent source of a dietary fiber known as
pectin.
guava leaf is high in flavonoids and quercetin, in fact, the majority of the medicinal properties of
guava are attributed to the flavonoids seen in the fruits and leaves.

Medicinal Uses:
leaf (pound and boil) Drink infusions prepared with guava leaves as a tea for Acute Diarrhea,
Gastroenteritis, intestinal worm, dysmenorrhea, gastric disorders, Nausea and Vomiting
Chew leaves of guava Some would prefer to chew the young leaves of the guava. Others use a
decoction prepared with the leaves of guava and use it as a gargle for Toothaches; Bad Breath;
Bleeding gums; Mouth sores; sore throat and laryngitis
Prepare a decoction of leaves and/ or barks of guava trees or an infusion prepared with guava
flowers. Some would pound the guava leaves and apply it as a poultice over the wound. Guava
leaves and bark are used traditionally as a disinfectant and antiseptic.