Sweet Margaret

The Sweet Margaret plant is also commonly known as wild guava, and scientifically known as Psidium longipes. This plant can be found throughout The Bahamas. The leaves have a distinctive sweet odour when crushed and the fruit is a berry that turns dark red to black with maturity. The leaves of the Sweet Margaret plant are traditionally used in teas to treat colds, digestion issues, and as an aphrodisiac.

Phytochemicals include:

Limonene, Eucalyptol, a-eudesmol, b-eudesmol, a-pinene

Phytochemical benefits include:

Antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, fragrance, antimicrobial, flavoring agent, mouth wash and toothpaste, perfumes, soaps, lotion

Please consult your doctor before using Sweet Margaret to treat any ailment. For more information on the benefits of Sweet Margaret and specific information about the phytochemicals, read the full botanical research study conducted by The University of The Bahamas on Behalf of Bahamas Botanicals.