What are the different benefits of guava leaves and the amazing uses of this?
BENEFITS OF GUAVA LEAVES – Guava is a tropical fruit known to have a lot of benefits and the leaves of this are just as wonderful as the fruit.
Guavas are commonly eaten fresh; some are made into beverages, jams, and other foods. The fruit is a great source of vitamin C, fiber, and other substances that act like antioxidants.
And its other parts like the leaf are used in medicine. Leaves are used for several conditions.
Guava leaves are used for stomach and intestinal conditions, pain, diabetes, and wound healing.
Let us know first some details about the fruit. Accordingly, 100 grams (g) of raw guava fruit has:
- 68 calories
- 14.32 g of carbohydrates
- 8.92 g of sugars
- 0.95 g of fat
- 5.4 g of dietary fiber
- 417 mg of potassium
- 228.3 mg of vitamin C
- 624 international units of vitamin A
What about the leaves? A 2010 review showed evidence from clinical trials and animal studies. Guava leaf tea accordingly improves insulin resistance and lower blood sugar levels.
Here are the others:
- It can prevent the absorption of sucrose and maltose by the body which makes it beneficial for people with diabetes.
- Guava leaf tea, if consumed for three months, can help in reducing LDL and triglycerides without affecting the good cholesterol.
- Boiling guava leaves can treat infectious diarrhea.
- Leaves are said to be also good for digestive ailments and food poisoning.
- Gargling it can also help relieve toothache, heal gum and mouth sores, and treat sore throats.
- The leaves also have great healing properties which make them good for healing cuts, impact abrasion, and other wounds.
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