Folklore practices of Peruka (Psidium guajava Linn.) in different diseases

  • Dr. Namita Dinesh Kalgutkar Post Graduate Scholar, Department of PG studies in Dravyaguna, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Sneha Shaji Post Graduate Scholar, Department of PG studies in Dravyaguna, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1152
Keywords: Ayurveda, Peruka, Folklore, Diseases

Abstract

Peruka / Amrutaphala (Psidium guajava Linn) is indigenous to Tropical America, it was brought to India by Portuguese. Peruka is treated with less chemicals in comparison to other fruits which makes this a healthier choice. Peruka is Kashaya Rasa Pradhana, Madhura, Amla, and Tridoshaghna, Shukrala, and Sheetaveerya. Perukabeeja is Vistambhi. It is rich in Vitamin C. Peruka, white variety is Grahi and red variety is indicated in Vishuchika. In folklore practices, Peruka unripened fruit is applied externally in Pittaja Shirashoola. This review is compiled to explore the various folklore practices of Peruka with respect to its different parts like leaves and fruits.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1152
Published: 2020-12-31
How to Cite
Dr. Namita Dinesh Kalgutkar, & Dr. Sneha Shaji. (2020). Folklore practices of Peruka (Psidium guajava Linn.) in different diseases. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(06), 257-262. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i06.1152
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Vol. 5 No. 06 (2020): NOV-DEC
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Review Article

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