Commonly seen in our backyards, the guava fruit is enjoyed for its incredible taste and nutritional benefits. Interestingly, the leaves of guava tree too boast of amazing medicinal qualities. From health care to skin care, the guava leaf is used in many herbal medicines and concoctions. Drinking water boiled by adding a few guava leaves and guava leaf tea are excellent drinks that could ensure health.
A study conducted in Brazil’s Sao Paulo says that the guava leaf is an amazing medicine against diarrhoea. The antioxidants in guava leaf can weaken the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that causes diarrhoea. It eases the stomach pain and swiftly cures the disease.
Guava leaf tea can reduce the level of bad cholesterol within six to eight weeks.
The Japanese consume guava lea tea as a medicine that cures diabetes. Guava leaves regulates the blood sugar level and prevents the assimilation of sucrose and maltose to a certain extent.
As it blocks the process that converts carbohydrates into sugar, guava leaf tea is excellent for weight loss too.
The antioxidant lycopene in guava leaf can effectively fight prostate cancer, breast cancer and oral cancer.
The antibacterial properties of guava leaves could help cure toothache, mouth ulcer and jaw bone infection.
Experts say that drinking guava leaf tea can help prevent hair loss and insomnia.
