What are the health benefits of guava leaves?

Support blood sugar control

According to the Food Safety Department, using guava leaves is effective in controlling blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Guava leaves have this effect due to a group of substances such as avicularin and quercetin that have the ability to inhibit glucose absorption.

Fresh or dried guava leaves can be used to help control blood sugar but should not be used as a substitute for medication.

Therefore, drinking guava leaf water every day helps control blood sugar. However, it is necessary to maintain blood sugar control when using guava leaves to avoid the risk of hypoglycemia.

In addition, guava leaf water also has another effect of supporting weight control. Studies show that guava leaves help reduce the process of starch intake and sugar metabolism in the body. Using guava leaf tea, guava leaf juice, or guava leaf water blended with fruit juice can help support this process.

Protect blood vessels

Guava leaves contain β-sitosterol, triterpenoids, some natural volatile oils and acid-based active ingredients. These natural ingredients can increase the elasticity of blood vessels, help lower blood pressure, remove bad cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol) and increase good cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol).

Some studies have shown that guava leaf extract can help reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, which cause obesity and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

How to make guava leaf tea for best results

Guava leaf tea is a quick and effective way to reap the benefits of guava leaves.

You can use fresh or dried guava leaves, dosage depends on the type.

With dried guava leaves, use 2.5 - 5 grams of dried leaves, steep with 250 ml of boiling water for about 10 minutes.

For fresh guava leaves, use 5 - 10 fresh leaves. Boil 500 ml of water, then add washed guava leaves, cover and continue to boil over low heat for about 10 - 12 minutes.

Note, guava leaf tea has a slightly astringent and bitter taste. You should only drink 1-2 cups per day and drink after meals. This type of tea can be drunk hot or cold, but should not be drunk all day because it can lead to digestive problems.

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