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

Authors

  • 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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Published

2020-12-31

How to Cite

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Dr. Namita Dinesh Kalgutkar, Dr. Sneha Shaji. Folklore practices of Peruka (Psidium guajava Linn.) in different diseases. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 31 [cited 2025 Oct. 23];5(06):257-62. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1152

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 06 (2020): NOV-DEC

Section

Review Article

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