The guava fruit is well known as a tasty fruit with many health benefits, however there are also many applications for the leaves of the plants in alternative medicine.
1. Young guava leaves can be harvested from the plant and used in a variety of different alternative medicines.
2. The guava plant itself grows primarily in warm climates, including Mexico, Central America, Asia and Africa.
3. The most common use for the guava leaves is to treat digestive disorders such as diarrhoea, dysentery, gastric pain and flatulence.
4. This is achieved by drinking guava leaves tea, three times per day. You can make this by soaking the young leaves in hot water for a few minutes, then strain to remove any floating particles.
5. You can also make a dental paste by crushing the leaves in a bowl, and use this to brush your teeth. This can help with many oral health problems, and act as an anti-plaque toothpaste. The anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties also help to keep the breath fresh, and gums healthy.
6. Alternatively, you can create a powerful mouthwash by boiling a cup of water with around 5 leaves, and 2 tablespoons of salt.
7. The fruit of the plant, I.e. guava berries also have many uses and are extremely tasty. I’ve created a separate video discussing the uses for the fruit if you’re interested. Please see the link in the description or at the end of the video.
8. High cholesterol is common nowadays due to the heavy consumption of processed foods. Drinking guava leaf tea on a regular basis helps to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels for better functioning arteries, and reducing the risk of heart disease.
9. The tea may also be used in both preventing and treating diabetes. If you drink it regularly it will help to stabilise blood sugar levels, and inhibit the absorption of maltose and sucrose.
10. If you can’t get your hands on the fresh leaves, you could buy them in supplement form in either capsules, liquids, powders, oils or tablets which contain extract from the foliage of the plant.
As you can see, it’s well worth taking the time to start eating and drinking healthy foods that will take care of your body in the long term. Remember, great nutrition is one of the keys to feeling great.
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