What is the effect of drinking boiled guava leaves?

Characteristics of myrtle tree

The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said that the myrtle tree is also known as the myrtle tree, family Myrtaceae, scientific name Cleistocalyx Operculatus, originating from tropical Asia.

In our country, it is distributed in many areas of the Northern Delta and midlands, the Central Highlands and Dong Nai provinces. Myrtle trees often grow wild on the banks of lakes and streams. In some areas, they are grown for their leaves and buds to make tea or to make drinks.

The guava tree has the following identifying characteristics:

There are two types of guava tree: sticky guava (small leaves, yellow-green) and non-sticky guava (larger leaves, diamond-shaped, dark green).

Woody tree, average height about 5 - 6m, trunk diameter about 50cm, dark brown tree, round, thin branches, often with vertical cracks.

The leaves are oval, pointed at the tip, thick and hard. When old, the underside of the leaves has many black dots, a pleasant aroma, and a slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Myrtle flowers grow in clusters in leaf axils, each cluster has about 3 - 5 flowers, opaque white. May - July is the time when the tree blooms.

What is the effect of drinking boiled guava leaves?

According to the Health & Life newspaper, Dr. Vu Duy Thanh said that according to Oriental medicine, guava leaves are slightly bitter, astringent, cold, and affect the lungs, liver, and bladder; they have the effect of clearing heat, fighting bacteria, relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and regulating the function of the lungs, liver, and bladder.

Not only is it a refreshing, cooling, liver-cooling drink, guava leaf water also provides a daily amount of water and minerals, has a diuretic effect, eliminates toxins in the body; improves digestion, protects the intestinal mucosa, fights harmful bacteria in the intestines; supports the treatment of diabetes because guava leaves contain polyphenols, an active ingredient that can control blood sugar levels.

What is the effect of drinking boiled guava leaves is a concern of many people.

Regularly maintaining an appropriate amount of guava leaf water will help lower blood fat, protect pancreatic B cells, and support the cardiovascular system.

Notes when using guava leaf water

- Do not drink guava leaf tea when hungry, because guava leaves stimulate digestion and increase intestinal motility, so drinking it when hungry will cause stomach upset.

- Using dried guava leaves is better because fresh guava leaves often contain more antibacterial substances. Moreover, prolonged use of fresh guava leaves can affect the amount of beneficial bacteria in the body and cause blood loss.

- Should be divided into many times to drink during the day, do not drink too much guava leaf water at once.

- Do not drink after meals because it can affect the digestion and absorption of food.

- Do not use for people with weak or debilitated physical condition.

- Should not be used for children under 12 years old because their digestive system is still weak. Pregnant women should not use too much guava leaf water, it is too concentrated and affects the digestive and excretory systems.

- Choose guava leaves of good quality, clean, not sprayed with pesticides, and do not contain preservatives that are harmful to the body.

- People who are undergoing medical treatment or using Western or traditional medicine should not drink guava leaf water, as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine they are using. If you want to use guava leaves as a drink, you should consult your doctor.

Thanh Thanh (Synthesis)

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