Guava leaf is the leaf of the Psidium Guajava plant, which produces guava fruit. The leaves are used in herbal medicine to healing herbal teas.1
Guava Leaf Health Uses and Health Benefits
Guava leaves contain many beneficial substances including antioxidants like vitamin C, flavonoids and quercetin. Guava leaf tea was traditionally used to treat diarrhea caused by certain bacterial infections in the intestines. Drinking guava leaf tea may also be good for diabetes management, as it lowers blood glucose levels. Guava leaves have also been used for their anti-inflammatory benefits to help alleviate inflamed gums and toothaches. With anti-histamine properties, guava leaf tea may also help to alleviate allergic reactions.1,2
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