Overview of guava leaves

According to General Practitioner Bui Dac Sang, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association, guava leaves contain saponin, very little tannin, traces of alkaloids (indolic group) similar to caffeine and 4% volatile essential oil, pleasant aroma. Other parts of the plant also contain sterols, fats, catechic and gallic tannins. Leaves and buds contain triterpenic acid.

Many studies have shown that guava leaves and buds have antibiotic properties against some gram+ and gram- bacteria at all stages of development. Antibiotics (antibacterials) are often most concentrated in leaves in winter.

The antibiotic active ingredient is soluble in water, organic solvents, stable to temperature and in environments with pH from 2-9. They are most effective against Streptococcus (hemolytic and staman), then diphtheria bacteria and Staphyllococcus and Prieumococcus. They are completely non-toxic to the human body.

In addition, guava leaves and buds have long been boiled by our people to drink, which is fragrant, digestible, stimulates digestion, relieves swelling, stops bleeding, and regenerates tissue. Fresh or dried guava leaves, when boiled, are considered to have antiseptic properties to wash boils, sores, scabies, and itching. In general, dried buds should be used for internal use, and fresh buds should be used for external use.

Remedies from guava leaves

The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said, below are some remedies from guava leaves that help treat diseases effectively:

Cure bloating, flatulence, indigestion

Use about 6 to 12g of guava stem or 10g of guava buds to boil water to drink, can be divided into about 2 to 3 times to drink a day.

Treatment of abdominal pain due to colitis

Take 200g of guava leaves, crush and boil with 2 liters of water, let cool for about 1 hour and use instead of filtered water.

Cure for itching

Boil guava leaves then wash the inflamed, itchy skin area. Besides, you can use the water to wash your hair and bathe the affected skin area.

Helps reduce blood fat

Use 15g of guava buds then boil to get water to drink. You can let it cool and divide into 2 to 3 doses to drink during the day.

Treatment of gout

Use 20g of guava leaves (can be fresh or dried leaves) and boil over low heat with 2 liters of water until you get about 1.5 liters, let cool and drink instead of filtered water during the day.

The above article provides some necessary information about guava leaves, through which you can use guava leaves properly and effectively to support the treatment of diseases. However, before applying any medicine, you should consult a doctor for the best advice. In addition, to be effective, you need to combine it with a healthy lifestyle as well as regular check-ups.