In addition to antibacterial, liver protection and digestive support, many recent studies show that guava leaves can help inhibit the formation of uric acid and help the body eliminate this substance, contributing to the prevention of gout.
Guava is a popular fruit tree, widely grown in tropical countries, including Vietnam. Guava leaves are single, opposite and without attached leaves. The leaves of the phien are oval in shape, rounded corners, and the head has thorn or cones.
Guava leaves have many health effects such as supporting digestion, preventing diarrhea, controlling blood sugar, reducing cholesterol, blood fat, improving oral health, supporting weight loss, improving oral health and beautifying the skin.
Guava leaves are about 11 - 16 cm long and about 5 - 7 cm wide, the upper surface of the leaves will be darker green than the lower surface. On young leaves, there will be light pink border lines extending from the beginning to the leaf buds. Since ancient times, guava leaves have appeared in many Chinese medicine to treat many different diseases.
Guava leaves are very effective in controlling blood sugar levels and improving insulin resistance. Components including avicularin or Quercetin have the ability to inhibit the body's absorption of glucose, thereby significantly reducing blood sugar levels.
The use of tea leaves will be very useful for people with diabetes. You just need to bring the washed, dried guava leaves and steep them in drinking water every day. After 2 - 3 months of continuous use of guava leaf water, you will see improvement in your health.
Guava leaves also contain many essential vitamins and minerals, especially B vitamins (B2, B3, B5, B6 ...). In addition, ingredients such as polyphenols, carotenoids, tanins or flavonoids are very effective in weight loss, eliminating excess sugar and reducing harmful cholesterol in the blood.
According to Pharmaceutical Dr. Nguyen Vu Kieu Ngan - lecturer for pharmacists at Long Chau Pharmacy, when using guava leaves, you need to pay attention to the following issues:
Absolutely do not overuse guava leaves, only use them at a moderate frequency to avoid causing unwanted side effects.
The use of guava leaf extracts can cause skin irritation, especially in eczema.
You should consult a specialist before using guava leaves if you have chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, etc.
Using guava leaves during the use of Western medicine can reduce the inherent effects of the drug.
