Health benefits of Guava Leaves

Health benefits of Guava Leaves

Most of us are aware of the many health benefits of Guava but not just the fruits but guava leaves also have many herbal use and thus the health benefits of Guava leaves can’t be ignored.

Let us now understand the various health benefits of Guava leaves.

Age related treatments

Being rich in antioxidants it can assist in prevention as well as repairing of the damage of cells initiated by free radicals and/ or oxidants, thereby decreasing the pace of aging and reducing the danger of linked disease such as Alzheimer’s disease, Heart disease, Cancer, osteoarthritis, Cataracts, and macular degeneration.

Treatment of GI troubles

Using Guava leaves can check diarrhea induced by the bacteria like Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. and Staphylococcus aureus. Besides taking care of diarrhea caused by various bacteria it also has proved its efficiency in treating subjects suffering from cholera.

A herbal preparation made out of the Guava leaves can enhance the secretion of digestive enzymes, thereby checking uneasiness and/ or queasiness.

Guava leaves and Weight loss

Research has confirmed that the benefits of Guava leave in reducing weight. Guava leaves can assist weight loss by preventing the change of starch into sugar. So all those trying to reduce weight naturally, here is something you would love to try out.

Diabetes and Guava leaves

Gauva leaves have been in use as a herbal treatment for diabetes since ancient times. It works by reducing the glucose level in blood without working or changing the insulin levels. So if you are looking for a natural way of controlling diabetes, the use of guava leaves is highly recommended.

Allergies 

Studies have established the anti-allergic properties of guava leaves and it functions by stopping the secretion of the chemical known as histamine (responsible for allergic reactions).

General health benefits

·         When used in the form of paste, guava leaves provide relief from arthritis pain (common in elderly people).

·         Guava leaves juice when used on open wound relief pain and allows quick healing of the wound.

·         It can also be used for alleviating severe tooth ache.

·         The anti-septic properties found in Guava leaves can be use to prevent acne.

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