Guava leaves - 'miracle drug' protects the liver and cures countless diseases

According to Physician Bui Dac Sang, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association, guava leaves are known as a "miracle drug" because they contain many beneficial compounds. Young guava leaves or young buds of guava leaves contain about 3% resin and 7-10% tannin, antioxidants such as vitamin C and flavonoids, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory substances.

Reduce blood sugar

According to research conducted by the Yakult Research Institute in Japan, guava leaves reduce blood sugar levels, preventing the body from absorbing sucrose and maltose. This study also shows that guava leaves can improve symptoms of diabetes such as increased insulin and insulin resistance. You should use guava leaves by making tea and drinking it daily for 12 weeks to see clear results.

Gum disease treatment

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, guava leaves are often used as an ingredient in toothpaste, to cool the mouth, relieve toothache, treat gum disease, mouth ulcers and treat sore throats. Guava leaf tea can be used as a mouthwash or a natural paste made from guava leaves at home to brush your teeth.

Young guava leaves or young buds of guava leaves contain about 3% resin and 7-10% tannin. (Illustration)

Allergy treatment

Another health benefit of guava leaves is treating allergies. Compounds in guava leaves prevent the release of histamine - the main cause of allergies. In addition, guava leaves stimulate the production of digestive enzymes, helping to destroy bacteria in the intestinal mucosa, preventing the growth of toxic enzymes caused by bacteria.

Treat diarrhea

In Oriental medicine, guava leaves are an herbal remedy for diarrhea. For treatment, boil 30 grams of guava leaves with a handful of rice flour in 1-2 cups of water and drink twice a day. For dysentery, cut the roots and leaves of the guava tree, boil for about 20 minutes, and strain the water and drink daily until the disease subsides. For stomach pain, boil 8 guava leaves in 1.5 liters of water and drink three times a day.

Remove acne

In addition, guava leaves are effective in removing acne and dark spots on the skin. Guava leaves contain antiseptic properties that kill acne-causing bacteria. Use by washing the guava leaves, pounding or grinding them and applying them to the acne after cleaning. For blackheads, use crushed guava leaves mixed with warm water, wash daily, and gently rub the acne areas to help remove them quickly.

Liver protection

According to physician Sang, recently, scientists at Krupanidhi Medical University, India, discovered that guava leaf extract powder can protect the liver from damage. Tests on mice showed that mice fed guava leaf extract powder avoided the risk of liver damage caused by chemicals, while mice that did not use it had severely damaged livers. Experts believe that the antioxidants in guava leaves have the effect of preventing the disease.

Make tea to drink

People use guava leaves to make tea products, exported to European and North American countries. To prepare a cup of guava leaf tea, soak a handful of guava leaves in hot water for about 15 minutes, filter the water, remove the leaves. Boil this water with tea to drink, or brew with hot water with green tea leaves to drink during the day, which is good for your health.

Nhu Loan

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