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Wild Guava (Kumbhi / Vakamba)
Careya arborea
କୁମ୍ଭି (Kumbhi)कुंभी (Kumbhi)Kumbhi
- Family
- Lecythidaceae
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent & Afghanistan
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Medium deciduous forest tree; large obovate-oblong crenate leaves clustered at branch tips, large showy cream-white flowers with pinkish stamens, and fibrous green berries.
Traditional Uses
Ulcerative colitis, non-healing sores, and stomatitis
Parts Used
Stem bark, fruit, seeds
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya, Tikta
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Clears non-healing ulcers, cures stomatitis, and arrests capillary bleeding
Precautions
Large doses of seeds may cause nausea
Interesting Facts
Its fibrous inner bark was used historically as slow-burning match-cord for ancient flintlock guns