The leaves or bark of guava can be used as a cure for diarrhea. It can also be employed for sore throats, vomiting; stomach upsets, for vertigo, and to regulate menstrual periods.
Tender leaves are chewed for bleeding gums and bad breath, and it is said to prevent hangovers (if chewed before drinking). Women can use it as a douche for vaginal discharge and to tighten and tone vaginal walls after childbirth.
