Psidium Guajava Leaf vs Gambir

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Psidium Guajava Leaf

Psidium guajava

Digestive

Uncaria gambir

Digestive

Description

Leaves of the guava tree used widely in traditional medicine across the tropics for diarrhea, wounds, and diabetes management.

A Southeast Asian vine whose dried leaf extract is one of the most important traditional remedies for diarrhea in the region.

Active Compounds

quercetin, guaijaverin, leucocyanidin, catechins, essential oils

Catechin, Epicatechin, Gambiriine, Tannins

Traditional Uses

diarrhea, wound healing, diabetes, toothache, skin infections

Diarrhea, Sore throat, Wound healing, Betel nut chewing

Modern Uses

antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, wound healing

Anti-diarrheal, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antihypertensive

Adult Dosage

5–10g dried leaves as tea 3x daily

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

constipation, pregnancy high doses

Constipation, Iron deficiency

Side Effects

constipation with overuse, nausea

Constipation, GI discomfort

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E