Amruda
- Botanical Name: Psidium guajava Linn.
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Synonyms: Amrutaphala, Perukam, Madhuphalam
- Vernacular Name: Commonly known as “Guava” in English, “Amrud” in Hindi, and
“Perakka” in Malayalam.
- Classification: A small evergreen tree or shrub belonging to the Myrtaceae family.
- Habitat: Native to tropical America but widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical
regions, including India. It thrives in well-drained soils and warm climates.
- Morphology: A small tree, 3–10 meters tall, with smooth, flaky bark. The leaves are
simple, opposite, and oblong. The flowers are white with numerous stamens, and the fruit is a
round or oval berry with a yellowish-green or pinkish skin and numerous seeds.
- Useful Parts: Fruits, leaves, bark, and roots.
- Chemical Composition: Contains vitamin C, pectin, carotenoids, flavonoids, tannins, and
essential oils. The leaves are rich in quercetin and guaijaverin.
- Pharmacological Action: Known for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
antidiabetic, and astringent properties. It is used in treating diarrhea, dysentery, wounds, and
skin infections.
- Formulation: Used in Ayurvedic preparations like Amrutadi Churna and herbal teas for
digestive health.
Rasa: Madhura , Amla
Guna: Snigdha , Guru
Virya: Ushna
Vipaka: Madhura