According to physician Bui Dac Sang of the Hanoi Traditional Medicine Association, the antioxidants, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory substances in guava leaves create positive effects in treating various diseases. With its amazing properties, guava leaves are also processed into tea products for export to European and North American countries.
7 amazing uses of guava leaves
Preventing diabetes
According to research conducted by the Yakult Research Institute in Japan, guava leaf tea is effective in lowering blood sugar levels in diabetic patients by reducing the activity of the enzyme alpha glucosidase.
Furthermore, guava leaf tea also prevents the body from absorbing sucrose and maltose. Drinking guava leaf tea for 12 weeks reduced blood sugar levels without increasing insulin production.
Treatment for toothache, sore throat, and gum disease.
Due to their anti-inflammatory properties, fresh guava leaves can relieve toothaches, treat gum disease, mouth ulcers, and sore throats when used as a mouthwash. The antibacterial substances in the leaves protect teeth and gums, therefore, guava leaves are used as an ingredient in toothpaste and mouthwash. Guava leaves can also be made into a natural paste at home for brushing teeth and treating gum problems.
Allergy treatment
Another health benefit of guava leaves is that they help treat allergies. Compounds in guava leaves inhibit the release of histamine, the main cause of allergies. Additionally, guava leaves, when added to tea, help lower cholesterol.
To prepare a cup of guava leaf tea, steep a handful of guava leaves in hot water for about 15 minutes, strain the water, and discard the leaves. Boil this water with tea leaves to drink. Alternatively, steep green tea leaves in hot water and drink the resulting infusion throughout the day.
Guava leaves are hailed as a "miracle cure" originating from nature. (Illustrative image)
Acne treatment
Guava leaves are effective in removing pimples and dark spots on the skin. They contain an antiseptic that can kill acne-causing bacteria.
To do this, simply take guava leaves, wash them thoroughly, crush or grind them into a paste, and apply it to the pimples after they have been cleaned. Leave the guava leaf paste on the skin for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
You can use this method daily to treat acne and you will quickly see results. If you have blackheads, you should crush guava leaves and mix them with a little warm water. Use this solution to wash your face daily, gently rubbing it on the areas with blackheads to help remove them quickly.
Treating diarrhea
Guava leaves are a very effective herbal remedy for diarrhea. To treat diarrhea, boil 30 grams of guava leaves with a handful of rice flour in 1-2 cups of water and drink twice a day. In the case of dysentery, cut the roots and leaves of the guava tree, boil for about 20 minutes, filter the liquid and drink regularly until the symptoms subside.
Aids in digestion
Guava leaf tea stimulates the production of digestive enzymes. Its potent antibacterial agents kill bacteria in the intestinal lining and inhibit the growth of toxic enzymes produced by bacteria. Guava leaves are particularly beneficial in cases of food poisoning, such as dizziness and nausea. To relieve stomach pain, boil 8 guava leaves in 1.5 liters of water and drink three times a day.
Benefits for the liver
Recently, scientists at Krupanidhi Medical University (India) discovered that a powder extract from guava leaves can protect the liver from damage. Experiments on mice showed that mice fed the guava leaf extract avoided liver damage caused by chemicals, while mice that were not given the extract suffered severe liver damage.
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