Not only does it provide nutritious fruit, but all parts of the guava tree, including guava leaves, are used as medicine…

1. Benefits of guava leaves

Guava leaves are a rich source of nutrients and trace minerals that are good for the body. Fresh guava leaves contain: 82.47% water; 3.64% ash; 0.62% fat; 18.53% protein; 12.74% carbohydrates; 103 mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C); 1717 mg gallic acid.

Flavonoids in guava leaf extract have strong antibacterial activity, while quercetin (a flavonoid) – the most dominant active ingredient in guava leaves, has strong antidiarrheal activity.

The antidiarrheal effect of quercetin is due to its ability to relax the intestinal mucosa, preventing intestinal spasms. Polysaccharides in guava leaves can be used as an antioxidant additive in foods and in the treatment of diabetes.

Unique bioactive polyphenolic compounds such as quercetin, other flavonoids, ferulic, caffeic and gallic acids… present in guava leaves determine their bioactive and therapeutic properties. These phenolic compounds are known as secondary metabolites with potent antioxidant and immunostimulatory activities.

Guava leaves can be used to treat many diseases…

According to Oriental medicine, guava leaves have an astringent taste and contain a lot of tannin, so they tighten the intestinal mucosa, reduce intestinal secretions, reduce intestinal motility, and also have antibacterial effects…; often used to treat acute and chronic enteritis, dysentery, and poor digestion in children; use 15-30g in decoction form.

– Fresh leaves are also used to treat bruises, bleeding wounds, and ulcers. People often use guava leaves and fruits to treat diarrhea and abdominal pain.

– Young guava leaves and buds are also used to treat shingles (also known as herpes zoster, which often causes blisters to appear in clusters on the body, especially on the chest and back).

Here are some specific benefits:

– Improve cardiovascular health: Guava leaves are rich in antioxidants and soluble fiber, which help improve cardiovascular health such as controlling and stabilizing blood pressure; limiting the formation of free radicals that cause memory loss; reduce atherosclerosis, reduce the risk of stroke; reduce cholesterol, reduce blood sugar.

– Weight loss: Guava leaves help support weight loss. Studies have shown that guava leaves help reduce the process of starch intake and sugar metabolism into the body. Therefore, guava leaf tea, guava leaf juice or guava leaf juice blended with fruit juice can help improve body shape.

– Improve teeth and gum health: Guava leaves contain astringents that help tighten teeth and relieve gum pain.

– Improve skin and hair quality: Applying guava leaves helps firm the skin. In addition, using guava juice helps inhibit the formation of free radicals – the main cause of skin aging. Washing hair with guava leaf water helps support the treatment of hair loss.

– Other effects: Soothes the nervous system, thereby helping to improve sleep quality; Cure coughs, colds and improve the body’s resistance thanks to the amount of vitamin C and iron in guava leaves; support the treatment of bronchitis; support the treatment of allergic conditions…

2. Remedies from guava leaves

Guava leaves can be used to treat some common diseases such as:

– Treat diarrhea: Use a handful of young and old guava leaves, about 50g, and boil with two bowls of water. Boil like medicine, simmer slowly for 15-30 minutes. Then let the water cool, extract the water and drink several times, a small cup each time (can add sugar).

– Shingles: Use 100g of young guava leaves, wash, 10g of alum, 1g of salt, put all in a mortar and pound, add a little water (can use this medicine to apply).

– Acute gastritis: 30g of guava leaves, chop finely and roast with a pinch of rice, add boiling water and drink, twice a day.

– Enteritis, dysentery: 30-60g of fresh guava leaves, boil and drink.

– Injuries caused by falling, bleeding caused by knife cuts: Wash fresh guava leaves, crush and apply.

Contraindications: People with constipation, diarrhea, dysentery with bloating and indigestion should not use.

3. Notes when using guava leaves

– Use guava leaves only in moderation: Overuse of guava leaves can cause side effects or allergies.

– People with eczema need to be especially careful when using guava leaves because the extracts in guava leaves can cause skin irritation.

– You should consult your doctor before using guava leaves if you have chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, kidney-related diseases, etc.

– Using guava leaves during treatment with Western medicine can reduce the effects of the medicine.

You should pay attention and consult your doctor before using it temporarily or long-term to avoid affecting your mental and physical health.