Health Benefits of Guava Leaves

1. Guava leaf tea can decrease bad LDL cholesterol without affecting good HDL cholesterol levels.

2. Treat bronchitis and coughs with guava leaf tea

3. Apply crushed guava leaves onto affected areas to relieve itching caused by allergies This method can also be used for relieving insect bites.

4. Guava leaves offer an amazing aid against hair loss when boiled and allowed to cool at room temperature. Gently massage your scalp to stop any further hair loss.

5. Guava leaf tea stops carbohydrates from turning into sugar and thus suppresses appetite. This will also help you to reduce weight.

6. Guava leaf tea is also great for upset stomach and provides a great help in cases of food poisoning.This tea is also effective in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery since it provides strong antimicrobial properties.Guava leaf tea is considered to be effective in treating enlarged prostate and cancer.

7. It is especially recommended for men who deal with fertility problems.

8. Guava leaves are high in vitamin C, which helps to heal those trouble spots on your face, called acne and pimples.

9. In order to prevent infections, apply crushed guava leaves on minor cuts like scrapes or abrasion. You can also prepare a tea to relieve an outer ear infection. Leave the tea to cool and then drop some of it in on the affected area.

10. Boil 9 guava leaves in 5 cups of water until the amount you have in your pot reduces by half. This is great for the treatment of dengue.

11. Guava leaf tea is very beneficial for diabetics as it reduces blood sugar level and does not stimulate insulin secretion.

12. Chew guava leaves in order to relieve a toothache, inflamed gums and sores in the oral cavity.

13. If you want to remove blackheads naturally, crush a few guava leaves and stir in a little bit of water. Use this instead of your regular face scrub.