Guava
SPANISH - GUAYABA
Psidium guajava
MYRTACEAE
Geo-distribution:
Native to the neotropics, guava occurs most commonly at lower elevations, in pastures and along roads.
Botanical Description:
The guava tree grows up to 10 m tall; its trunk has a peeling, dark brown bark. The leathery, opposite leaves are 8–14 cm long and 3–6 cm wide. At the ends of the branches are flowers with white petals. The fruit is yellow or pink when ripe.
Medicinal Uses:
Guava trees are best known in the tropics for their fruit, which is made into delicious preserves, but few people realize that the leaves have potent medicinal properties.
A decoction of the leaves is an effective treatment for diarrhea and sore or bleeding gums; it also serves as a douche for leucorrhea.
Astringent, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal.
Preparation:
To prepare tea, boil a handful of leaves in 1 L of water. Drink 3 cups per day. The tea can also be used as a skin wash or douche.
Caution:
Use only as an emergency treatment; the leaves contain tannins and excessive use may result in secondary effects such as nausea or vomiting.
Notes:
Guava is common in the neotropics. It is often easy to find should you need a handful of leaves to prepare tea. The leaves can be dried and used when needed.
SPANISH - GUAYABA
Psidium guajava
MYRTACEAE
Geo-distribution:
Native to the neotropics, guava occurs most commonly at lower elevations, in pastures and along roads.
Botanical Description:
The guava tree grows up to 10 m tall; its trunk has a peeling, dark brown bark. The leathery, opposite leaves are 8–14 cm long and 3–6 cm wide. At the ends of the branches are flowers with white petals. The fruit is yellow or pink when ripe.
Medicinal Uses:
Guava trees are best known in the tropics for their fruit, which is made into delicious preserves, but few people realize that the leaves have potent medicinal properties.
A decoction of the leaves is an effective treatment for diarrhea and sore or bleeding gums; it also serves as a douche for leucorrhea.
Astringent, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal.
Preparation:
To prepare tea, boil a handful of leaves in 1 L of water. Drink 3 cups per day. The tea can also be used as a skin wash or douche.
Caution:
Use only as an emergency treatment; the leaves contain tannins and excessive use may result in secondary effects such as nausea or vomiting.
Notes:
Guava is common in the neotropics. It is often easy to find should you need a handful of leaves to prepare tea. The leaves can be dried and used when needed.
CEREBRIAL TONIC TEA
We are glad to announce our new herbal product to our readers. After years of testing we have blended a special tonic tea for naturally improving the functions of the brain and nerves, as well as improving circulation of the blood to all parts of the body. Our new blend contains Gotu Kola, which has been used for centuries in Asia for the treatment of nervous disorders and to rejuvenate brain cells, as well as colds and flu, lung problems, urinary infections and impotency. It’s a great substitute for coffee and helps to overcome stress and fatigue. Also used to treat skin infections.
We are glad to announce our new herbal product to our readers. After years of testing we have blended a special tonic tea for naturally improving the functions of the brain and nerves, as well as improving circulation of the blood to all parts of the body. Our new blend contains Gotu Kola, which has been used for centuries in Asia for the treatment of nervous disorders and to rejuvenate brain cells, as well as colds and flu, lung problems, urinary infections and impotency. It’s a great substitute for coffee and helps to overcome stress and fatigue. Also used to treat skin infections.
2000 colones/25 gm packet, postage paid.
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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Pau d'Arco Botanical Formula - An ideal tonic tea for the immune system made from the bark of the famous Pau d'Arco tree, the famous medicine tree of the Incas and Maya. Boosts your natural defenses of the immune system to heal many chronic illnesses, fights infections, eliminates parasites and purifies the blood.
Ground Ginger - Excellent for Chinese cooking and herbal tea.
Healthy Curry - A spicy seasoning for many dishes.
1500 colones/30 gm packet, postage paid.
New Dawn Also Offers These Services:
Overnight Accommodations... $15
Healthy Meals from the Garden... $7
Garden Tours... $7/person
Eco-garden Designs for Costa Rican homes and farms... $150
Weekend Workshops (tropical medicinal plants, gardening and permaculture)... $125/person
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Call us at 2770-4229
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SEEDS FROM NEW DAWN
Our aim is to promote the use of natural seeds which make up part of the rich bio-diversity of tropical food crops.
Your seed purchase helps to fund our educational work in sustainable agriculture.
Native Sweet Chile Pepper - hardy bush, needs no spraying
Native Pumpkin Squash - Can be eaten young like zucchini
Basil - good flavor for salads and meals.
Dill- the young leaves of dill are delicious in salads.
Sweet Cherry Tomato - The best tomato for the tropics.
Gandul or Pigeon pea- a hard bush with pea-like legumes.
Sesame – grow your own sesame for home use.
Cohombro – hardy squash that tastes like cantaloupe.
Our seeds are organically grown, non-hybrid varieties that can be grown year after year in your garden from seeds you collect. Germination guaranteed under normal germinating conditions.
PRICE- 1500 colones/packet, postage paid
Books, seeds and products are offered only in Costa Rica.
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NEW DAWN NEWS
Just a word of thanks to all the students and volunteers that spent time with us in 2015 at New Dawn. We really feel grateful that we can continue to serve others and keep our center thriving here in Costa Rica. We wish everyone a prosperous and abundant coming year.
For the trees Ed and Jess
We’d be glad to host for your family or community educational workshops on solar cooking, organic gardening, medicinal plants and permaculture.
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