पेरूक

• 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