Dried guava leaves have many amazing uses. They help cure many diseases and are very good for health. Uses of dried guava leaves include reducing diarrhea, reducing the risk of high cholesterol, supporting digestion, reducing coughs and colds, disinfecting the respiratory tract, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels, preventing the risk of cancer and being good for children. for cardiovascular health.

1/ Introducing dried guava leaves

Guava is one of the fruits that is quite familiar to us. It is native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. Currently, in Vietnam, people will not have any difficulty finding and buying guava because it is widely available on the market.

However, many people only know the deliciousness and many wonderful health benefits of guava, but forget that a part of this tree also has great value. Those are guava leaves.

The image of this type of leaf is certainly no longer strange to Vietnamese people, especially those living in rural areas. It has an eye-catching green color, a compact shape, and on the leaf surface there are a series of clearly raised lines that look like fish bones. Size: Guava leaves are usually 7 to 15 cm long and about 3 to 6 cm wide.

2/ What are the effects of dried guava leaves?

2.1. Reduce bad cholesterol

Using guava leaves tea regularly for at least 8 weeks can help your body reduce cholesterol and improve your cardiovascular system, according to scientists.

2.2. Treat diarrhea

Guava leaf extract can help prevent a bacteria called Staphylococcus Aureus, a common cause of diarrhea.
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2.3. Treat diabetes

Using guava leaves tea after every meal will help inhibit the absorption of two sugars sucrose and maltose into the body. From there, preventing diabetes from occurring and stabilizing blood sugar levels for people sick.

2.4. Supports weight loss

Dried guava leaves contain many essential vitamins and minerals, especially B vitamins such as vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6… which are completely beneficial for health. In addition, the active ingredients polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids and tannins in dried guava leaves will support weight loss and reduce weight, excess sugar and reduces harmful cholesterol in the blood.

2.5. Prevent cancer

The effect of dried guava leaves in preventing cancer has been proven. This is due to the high lycopene content in guava leaves which is a potent antioxidant
The ability to prevent the growth of cancer cells and destroy disease-causing free radicals. Guava leaves can help fight prostate cancer, breast cancer, or nasopharyngeal cancer. Some studies also demonstrate the ability to inhibit androgen, a hormone capable of developing cancer cells.

2.6. Heals cough and bronchitis

Dried guava leaves contain high levels of vitamin C and iron, which have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce coughs due to phlegm and sore throat.
caused by bronchitis. In addition, guava leaves also help disinfect the throat and lungs better. You can use guava leaf tea to drink or crush guava leaves to get juice for the same treatment effect.

2.7. Improve sleep quality

Using guava leaf tea every night before going to bed will help improve sleep quality, helping you sleep deeper and better. That’s because guava leaf extract contains substances that relax the nervous system and provide good sedation. So use guava leaf tea regularly to ensure better sleep.

2.8. Improve the immune system

Lycopene, flavonoids and quercetin in guava leaves have strong antioxidant properties, help improve the body’s immune system, and kill many types of harmful bacteria. Thereby preventing the risk of dangerous health diseases

3/How to make guava leaf juice to cure all diseases

Guava leaves have countless uses, they are even processed into tea products for export to some countries in Europe and North America. Making a cup of guava leaf tea is not difficult, everyone can do it at home.

Below are a few instructions to help you immediately have a “miracle drug” to cure all diseases without spending too much money.

Ingredients: A handful of dried guava leaves, filtered water, honey

Making:

• Wash each leaf to remove all dirt
• Put in a pot of water and boil for about 15 minutes
• Pour into a cup, add a little honey, stir well and enjoy like tea

4/ Notes when drinking dried guava leaves tea

• Depending on each person’s health and needs, the time to drink dried guava leaves water will be different. It is best to consult your doctor before use. Usually guava leaf tea is consumed about 1 hour after meals.
• You should only drink 2-3 times a week, no more than 200ml of tea per drink.
• Some people should not drink or need to be careful when drinking guava leaf tea, such as people with skin diseases, eczema, people taking Western medications, pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Drinking dried guava leavestea can lower blood pressure so you should be careful.