Health benefits of guava leaves

Guava leaves are known as a "miracle drug" because they contain many nutrients that are good for health. Below are 6 proven effects of guava leaves on human health.

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

Here are the health benefits of guava leaves:

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.

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. To treat it, boil 30 grams of guava leaves with a handful of rice flour in 1-2 cups of water and drink twice a day. In case of 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. To relieve 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 the powder extracted from guava leaves can protect the liver from damage. Experiments on mice showed that mice fed with powder extracted from guava leaves 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 disease.

Above are the benefits of guava leaves for human health. Experts recommend that you can use guava leaves to make tea to drink every day. Guava leaf tea is very good for health.

To prepare a cup of guava leaf tea, soak a handful of guava leaves in hot water for about 15 minutes, strain the water, and remove the leaves. Boil this water with tea to drink, or brew it with hot water and green tea leaves to drink throughout the day for good health.

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