Botanical Name : Psidium Guajava
English Name : Guava Leaves
Guava is one of the evergreen small trees and tropical shrubs that grows up to 8 to 10 meters in height. Guava is a delicious common fruit that is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. This fruit is mostly consumed fresh and it is also used in many dishes like ice cream, beverages, jams, and syrup. The bark of this plant is smooth, greyish-brown, branching, quadrangular, pubescent. The guava leaves are opposite, ovate-elliptic or oblong-elliptic. Lateral veins 10-20 pairs; Also the blades are often 7-15 cm long and 3-5 cm wide, rounded at the base, blunt from the apex sharp, dull green. The flowers are usually fragrant, white, large, 2.5 cm across, solitary, or in 2 or 3 petioles. Guava fruits are rich in vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and potassium; it also comes with lots of medicinal and health benefits.
Nutrition Facts of Guava
- Vitamin C – 376.7 mg
- Copper – 0.38 mg
- Total Dietary Fiber – 8.9 g
- Lycopene – 8587 µg
- Carbohydrate – 23.63 g
- Vitamin B9 – 81 µgÂ
- Tryptophan – 0.036 g
- Isoleucine – 0.153 g
- Threonine – 0.158 g
- Lysine – 0.119 g
- Leucine – 0.282 g
- Phenylalanine – 0.01 g
- Methionine – 0.026 gÂ
Health Benefits
- The Guava Leaves powder helps to lower and maintain blood sugar levels.
- It has a rich source of antioxidants that helps to remove toxins from the body.
- It helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases.
- The guava leaves powder helps in weight loss.
- It helps to prevent the risk of cancer due to its anti-cancer properties.
- It also reduces the risk of gastric, breast, oral, and prostate cancer.
- It helps to cure Dysentery, Diarrhoea and also treats Dengue fever.
- The guava leaves powder enhances the texture of the skin.
- It has powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to fight against infections.
- This powder is one of the best home remedies for toothache.
- It has an excellent amount of vitamin B6 that improves nerve and brain functions.Â
How to consume Guava Leaves powder
Take 5 grams of Guava Leaves Powder with 100 ml of water and boil for a few minutes. Once the water is warm, strain, and drink it before meals. Do the same in the evening after dinner.
Side Effects:
There are no side effects from using this product. Get medical advice on using it during pregnancy.
Harvesting & Manufacturing Methods
All herbs are 100% naturally harvested, dried, and guaranteed to be natural herbal powders, free of chemical contacts.
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