GUAVA LEAF AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

GUAVA LEAF AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

Guava leaves are actually full of many different health benefits and people aren’t aware of that. They contain high levels of vitamins A and C, potassium, healthy fiber and lycopene.

Some of the amazing health benefits that guava leaves offer:

- Brain Health
The vitamins B6 (pyridoxine) and B3 (niacin) in guava leaves helps in improving blood circulation to the brain, stimulating cognitive function and relaxing the nerves.

- Boost Immunity
Guava leaves' tea helps in boosting the immune systems and reduce the risk of many diseases.

- Pain Reducer
The quercetin content of guava leaf makes it effective in reducing pain and eliminating infections.

- Menstrual Problems
Guava leaves tea is good for cloth menses, painful menstruation and insufficient menstrual flow.

- Keeps Skin Younger
The regular intake of guava tea rejuvenate and keeps skin younger and firm due to its strong antioxidant effect against free radicals that are the main cause of ageing. Crush a few leaves, add little water and use as a body scrub regularly and you will be shocked with the amazing results.

- Eye Sight
Guava leaf improves eyesight due to its high content in vitamin A.

- Improves Quality Sleep
Guava leaves tea calms the nerves and quietens the mind, making it easier to fall asleep.

- Fights Allergy
Guava leaves contain quercetin which is an antihistamine and anti-inflammatory which inhibits the development of allergies such as food allergy, skin reactions and asthma.

- High Cholesterol
Guava leaf tea works against bad fats in the system. It reduces LDC and Triglycerides without side effects.

- Bronchitis, Coughs / Colds
Guava leaf tea will help you against bronchitis and coughs because of its high content of vitamin C and Iron (Fe). It gets rid of mucus. Better when taken with pure honey.

- Body Itching Caused by Allergy
For itching caused by allergies, apply crushed guava leaves onto the affected areas.

- Insect Bites
Apply crushed guava leaves on the affected areas.

- Hair Treatment
Guava leaves can really help against hair loss.
Crushing the leaves and rubbing on the scalp regularly or gently massage your scalp with concentrated tea from boiled leaves will prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

- Typhoid and Malaria Fever
Guava leaves tea is very helpful in the treatment of Typhoid and Malaria fevers.

- Weight Loss
Guava leaves contain quercetin which inhibits the formation of fat cells and Catechin which has fats burning effects in the body.
Guava leaf tea stops carbohydrates from turning into sugar and thus suppresses appetite. This will in turn help you to reduce weight.

- Stomach Upset and Constipation
Guava leaf tea is exceptionally good for most abdominal infections because of it's antibacterial properties.

- Stomach Ulcer
Guava leaf contains Methanol extract that's composed by volatile oil, flavonoid and saponin which works against stomach ulcers, and also promote healing effect.

- Food Poisoning
Guava leaves also provides a great help. Chew fresh young leaves or take teas of the leaves

- Diarrhea and Dysentery
chew a few (about three) younger leaves. Teas from the leaves are also very effective thanks to its the strong antimicrobial properties.

- Liver Health
Guava leaves have a hepatoprotective activity which cure liver injuries induced by toxic drugs like paracetamol, alcohol, etc. It also protects the liver against some damaging enzymes like Bilirubin, Alkaline phosphatase, Aspartate aminotransferase, etc.

- Prostate Cancer / Enlargement, Breast and Oral Cancers
Guava leaves high lycopene content is vital in fighting cancers such as breasts, prostate and oral.

- Gastric (Stomach) Cancers
The high content of lycopene, quercetin and vitamin C in guava leaves makes it potent in the treatment of gastric (or stomach) cancers.

- Metabolism
Guava leaf tea regulates metabolism due to its rich copper content.