You’ve heard of guava – the delicious tropical fruit that adds an exotic flair to any juice drink – but I bet you’ve never heard of guava leaf tea. This tea is made from boiling the leaves of the guava plant and drinking the resulting extract. It might sound a little strange, but guava leaves actually have more health benefit than the fruit itself. The leaves are rich in antioxidants, essential oils, fatty acids, and vitamins. They can improve your life immensely, from your health to your looks. Here are ten reasons why you should try guava leaf tea.
Healthier Hair
Thick, long, and shiny hair is all the rage. Guava leaves not only improve your hair, they can stop hair loss in its tracks. The vitamin B complex found in these leaves promotes hair growth. It contains vitamins like folate, niacin, and pantothenic acid, which are all found in popular hair growth supplements. These vitamins work together to strengthen your hair while encouraging it to grow even longer. To use guava leaves as a hair mask, boil them in water, strain them, and massage them into your scalp and hair. Start at the root and work your way down your hair, until all of it is covered in this leafy mask. Leave the mask on for at least two hours, then rinse it out to reveal your beautifully healthy hair.
Digestive Health
Guava leaves promote digestive health by hindering the growth of a bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus, which is a common cause of diarrhea. The leaves help to keep your gut healthy due to their antibiotic properties, which means they are a natural cleanser for your insides. Guava leaf tea is used as a traditional medicine in tropical countries to cure upset stomachs, food poisoning, and other issues that come from poor digestive health.
Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes is becoming more and more common in America, and guava leaf tea makes a great natural cure. This tea helps to lower your blood glucose after you eat by preventing absorption of maltose and sucrose. Limiting absorption of these sugars helps to bring down blood sugar levels, which helps to combat the effects of diabetes in people who already have it and to prevent the onset of diabetes in others. It is always good to keep your blood sugar in check, and this relaxing drink is an easy way to improve your circulatory health.
Combat Cancer
Guava leaves help to lower the risk of cancer – especially breast, prostate, and oral cancer. They can even cause cell death in stomach cancer cells. These leaves are high in the antioxidant lycopene inhibits the production of androgen, a male hormone that, in high concentration, can lead to prostate cancer. These leaves are also rich in the flavonoid quercetin, which combats cancer cells by interfering with intercellular signals. Whether you want to treat cancer or prevent it, guava leaf tea provides a great opportunity to take your health into your own hands.
Heart Health
Guava leaf tea has plenty of amazing benefits for your cardiovascular system. It helps to reduce blood pressure and heart rate, which prevents a number of cardiovascular deficiencies. It regulates cholesterol by reducing triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins, which both contribute to what we call “bad cholesterol.” It also improves “good cholesterol” by increasing the absorption of high-density lipoproteins. A healthy heart is a happy heart, and guava leaf tea is a great place to start.
Anti-Infection
Because guava leaves limit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, they help prevent food poisoning, skin infections, and respiratory diseases caused by this bacteria. Many people carry Staph A. on their skin – even those who are not affected by resulting infections. It is never a bad thing to do a little sickness prevention. Guava leaves are also used as traditional treatments against virus infections like the common cold and flu. If kombucha is not your thing, guava leaf tea will give your immune system an extra boost.
Allergy Relief
The quercetin found in guava leaves acts as a powerful antihistamine, making the tea a fantastic way to naturally cope with allergies. While over the counter medicines can be effective in treating allergy symptoms, they also come with an abundance of negative side effects and potential hazards to your liver. When choosing between two treatments, natural is always better. Quercetin is also great for relieving pain from scrapes, cuts, and insect bites. To use the leaves as a topical treatment, simply boil them, strain them, and apply them to your skin.
Weight Loss
Guava leaf tea can help you lose weight and feel less bloated. They are high in fiber, which helps your digestive system to work more fluidly. They also slow the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into sugars. This means that you will feel fuller longer. The slow release of simple sugars into the blood stream will help promote weight loss. Try drinking the tea at night so you can wake up with your tummy feeling flat and your body feeling refreshed.
Stunning Skin
Guava leaves can be made into a facial scrub that will have your skin glowing in no time. The leaves help to remove blackheads, blemishes, and dark spots while nourishing your skin with antioxidants and antibacterials. Since these leaves fight against bacteria that cause acne, they will leave your skin smooth and blemish free. The nutrients in the leaves reduce itching and irritation, so your skin will look better naturally and you will be less inclined to touch your face and get all the greasy oils from your hands into your pores.
Oral Hygiene
Chewing guava leaves helps prevent plaque and other oral problems. This activity can also relieve pain from toothaches, swollen gums, and oral ulcers. So ditch your mouthwash and go for some guava leaves. Your smile is one of your strongest features, and guava leaves will make you want to show off your pearly whites to everyone you know.
You already knew that guava was healthy, but now you have ten new reasons to incorporate guava leaves into your life. Watch your health and beauty improve with this natural and holistic remedy to so many of life’s problems.
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Sources: Natural News, Daily Health Post
