Recipes for using guava leaf water to treat illnesses
According to the Health & Life newspaper, Dr. Tran Ngoc Que, Chairman of the Quang Binh Traditional Medicine Association, said that guava leaves contain many antioxidant compounds such as tannin, flavonoids, berbagai, polyphenols, carotenoids, and quercetin.
In particular, berbagai contains compounds that can reduce pain, fight inflammation, fight bacteria, aid weight loss, lower blood lipids, regulate blood sugar, and treat acute diarrhea or dysentery. Guava leaves are increasingly being used by many people for medicinal purposes, improving health, combating aging, and enhancing beauty.
Guava leaf tea helps control type 2 diabetes.
Guava leaves contain compounds such as quercetin and avicularin, which can reduce glucose levels in the body. Using guava leaves helps control insulin and blood sugar levels. Therefore, regularly drinking guava leaf tea can help support blood sugar control and reduce complications caused by diabetes.
Ingredient:
15 fresh guava leaves (about 20g).
1000 ml of water.
Instructions: Wash the guava leaves thoroughly, put them in boiling water for about 30-40 minutes, let cool, and drink throughout the day instead of water.
Alternatively, use 10-15g of dried guava leaves to make tea and drink it throughout the day (it's recommended to steep the leaves several times to extract all the beneficial substances).
Instructions: Wash the guava leaves thoroughly, dry them, chop them into small pieces or grind them coarsely, and store them in a sealed container. When ready to drink, steep the leaves in water and consume daily.
Duration of use: Consistently using guava leaf tea for about 60-100 days can help improve the condition of diabetes.
Guava leaf water cures diarrhea.
Controlling diarrhea is one of the most common uses of guava leaves, trusted and proven effective by people. Guava leaves contain a very high amount of tannins, which can help tighten the intestinal mucosa, fight bacteria and viruses, reduce intestinal secretions and motility. Using fresh guava leaves or guava leaf tea also helps relieve acute abdominal pain, control loose stools, and help patients recover quickly.
Ingredient:
Fresh guava leaves: 30g (if using dried tea leaves, 20g).
Fresh guava root: 10g.
400 ml of water.
Instructions: Add the ingredients to boiling water until about 200 ml remains, drink 3-4 times a day.
Nowadays, more and more people are using guava leaf water to treat illnesses.
Guava leaf tea helps lower blood cholesterol (blood fat).
Guava leaves contain soluble fiber and antioxidants that help reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body. Fresh or dried guava leaf tea helps improve cardiovascular health, prevents the formation of free radicals, and reduces the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular events.
Ingredients and usage: Boil 10-12 fresh guava leaves with 500 ml of water and drink throughout the day; or brew 10g of dried guava leaf tea and drink daily.
Guava leaf tea helps with weight loss and maintaining a slim figure effectively.
For those looking to lose weight, drinking freshly blended guava leaf juice can help control weight and reduce appetite, thus effectively aiding in weight loss and maintaining a slim figure.
Ingredient:
Fresh guava leaves: 30-40 g. Filtered water: 150 ml
Instructions: Wash the guava leaves thoroughly, let them dry, then blend them with water. Filter out the pulp and drink 1-2 times a day.
Guava leaf tea relieves allergies and hives.
Guava leaves contain compounds that prevent allergic reactions caused by histamine.
Ingredient:
20-30 grams of fresh guava leaves. 25 grams of fresh starfruit leaves. 500 ml of water.
Instructions: Add the ingredients to water, boil for 20 minutes, and drink twice a day.
Guava leaf tea detoxifies the liver and boosts immunity.
Guava leaf tea also helps detoxify the liver, boost the immune system, and strengthen the body's resistance. This drink is especially good for people with weakened immune systems.
Ingredient:
Fresh guava leaves: 10-15 grams. Lemongrass: 2 stalks (crushed). Water: 400 ml
Instructions: Add the ingredients to water, boil for 15 minutes, and drink twice a day.
Notes on using guava leaf water
Nowadays, guava leaf tea is considered a healthy beverage, beneficial for disease prevention. However, when used as a substitute for tea, the dosage should be low, about 2-3g/day (approximately 1-2 leaves) boiled with 700-1000ml of water for 10-15 minutes, and consumed within the day (do not leave overnight). If using guava leaves for medicinal purposes, follow the instructions and guidance of a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, as advised by Dr. Tran Ngoc Que.
However, drinking guava leaf tea is not an effective weight loss method when used alone.
For safe and effective weight loss, combine drinking guava leaf tea with a balanced diet, regular exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist before starting any weight loss program.
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