Psidium cattleianum vs Elaeagnus Umbellata

A Brazilian guava species with antioxidant-rich fruit and medicinal leaf properties similar to common guava.

Shrub native to China, Japan, and Korea used in traditional medicine for its antioxidant-rich fruits and leaves with anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal properties.

anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins, vitamin C

lycopene, beta-carotene, quercetin, kaempferol, tannins

Antidiarrheal use, Antioxidant tonic, Wound healing

antioxidant, diarrhea, cough, wound healing, fever

Antioxidant activity, Antimicrobial research

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, wound healing

2g leaf tea; fruit as food

Fruit consumed as food or leaf tea 5g daily

Pregnancy caution with excess

allergy to Elaeagnaceae

Mild reactions

very well tolerated