Vanguard Allure

Top Menu

  • Vanguard

Main Menu

  • Home
  • Allure Magazine
    • Features
    • Magazine
    • Profiles
  • Allure TV
  • Celebration
    • Fashion & Style
    • Weddings
    • Lifestyle
    • Events
  • Wellbeing
    • Allure Woman
    • Healthy Living
    • Beauty
  • Happiness
    • Food
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Relationships
    • Career
  • News
  • Vanguard

logo

Vanguard Allure

  • Home
  • Allure Magazine
    • Beauty Tukura: Living Her Beautyful Life

      May 30, 2023
      0
    • When creatives gathered for International Designers And Design Conference in Lagos

      May 24, 2023
      0
    • Fans Pressure: Celebrities Nightmare

      May 21, 2023
      0
    • Young Elder Gcfr: Bridging Comedy And Morals

      May 14, 2023
      0
    • Susan Esisi:The Skin Beauty Advocate

      May 7, 2023
      0
    • Debola Deji-Kurunmi: Unlocking Potentials

      April 30, 2023
      0
    • Shareefah Abiola Andu: Breaking New Grounds

      April 23, 2023
      0
    • I inherited fashion talent from my mum - PJ Prejoys Jolomi Gedu

      April 21, 2023
      0
    • Ituah Ighodalo: An Exemplary Life @ 62

      April 16, 2023
      0
    • Features
    • Magazine
    • Profiles
  • Allure TV
  • Celebration
    • Fashion & Style
    • Weddings
    • Lifestyle
    • Events
  • Wellbeing
    • Allure Woman
    • Healthy Living
    • Beauty
  • Happiness
    • Food
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Relationships
    • Career
  • News
    • Highlights from Fashions Finest Africa Epic Show… Day 1

      June 4, 2023
      0
    • When creatives gathered for International Designers And Design Conference in Lagos

      May 24, 2023
      0
    • Jay-Z and Beyonce purchase most expensive home ever in California

      May 22, 2023
      0
    • Agency refuses to hand over accident images of Prince Harry, wife

      Agency refuses to hand over accident images of Prince Harry, wife

      May 19, 2023
      0
    • Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci breaks Guinness World Record for longest cooking time

      May 15, 2023
      0
    • Why I Started Ada Goes To School…Ada Agwu Eme MBGN

      May 14, 2023
      0
    • International Designers and Design Conference 2023 holds May 20

      May 10, 2023
      0
    • Boy-child wellness takes centre stage as ISISD commemorates Boys Day

      May 10, 2023
      0
    • 'News of Queen Sekinat's illness false, Malicious' - Elegushi’s palace

      May 8, 2023
      0
  • Black mother of four fatally shot amidst racial dispute with neighbor

  • Actress Iyabo Ojo calls out Sanwo Olu over outrageous tax bill

  • Surprise as Kate Henshaw shares rare photo with daughter

  • Actress Seun Osigbesan now an ordained pastor

  • Sheer Elegance

FoodHappinessHealthy LivinglifestyleWellbeing
Home›Happiness›Food›Health benefits of guava leaf tea

Health benefits of guava leaf tea

September 4,2021
Share:

Joy Onuorah

Guava has been hailed as one of the super fruits as it provides several health benefits, it is extraordinarily rich in vitamin C, lycopene and antioxidants that are beneficial for skin.

The potassium in guavas helps normalise blood pressure levels. Since it contains about 80% of water and rich in fibres, it also aids weight loss.

But did you know that guava leaves are great for your well-being too?

The young leaves of the guava tree can be brewed to make a magical tea, that has in fact been part of traditional medicine for centuries in Mexico and parts of South America.

These leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidants like vitamin C, and flavonoids such as quercetin.

To make guava leaf tea, all you need to do is soak guava leaves in a cup of hot water and drink up!

Diarrhea

Guava-leaf extracts inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, a common cause of diarrhea. People suffering from diarrhea who drink guava leaf tea may experience less abdominal pain, fewer and less watery stools, and a quicker recovery.

Add the leaves and root of guava to a cup of boiling water, strain the water and consume it on an empty stomach for quick relief.

Lowers cholesterol

LDL or Low-density lipoprotein are one of the five major groups of lipoproteins which transport all fat molecules throughout your body. It is the excess of this class of cholesterol that may cause a host of health disorders particularly that of heart.

According to an article published in Nutrition and Metabolism, study participants who drank guava leaf tea had lower cholesterol levels after eight weeks.

Manages diabetes

Japan has approved guava leaves tea as one of the foods for specified health uses to help with the prevention and treatment of diabetes. The compounds in the tea help regulate blood sugar levels after meals, by inhibiting the absorption of two types of sugars – sucrose and maltose. 

Promotes weight loss

To shed the extra inches around your belly? Sip into guava leaf tea. Guava leaves help prevent complex carbsfrom turning into sugars, promoting rapid weight loss. Drink guava leaves tea or juice regularly to reap the benefits.

Fights cancer

Guava leaves can lower the risk of cancer, especially breast, prostate, and oral cancers – due to high quantities of the antioxidant lycopene. Various studies have revealed that lycopene plays a significant role in lowering the risk of cancer.

Heals cold and cough


Guava leaves contain high levels of Vitamin C and iron, and a decoction of guava leaves is very helpful in relieving cough and cold as it helps get rid of mucus.

It also disinfects the respiratory tract, throat and lungs.

Reduces acne

Due to their high percentage of Vitamin C, guava leaves can help get rid of acne when crushed and applied to trouble spots.

Improves skin texture

Guavas have high astringent properties, and guava leaves rank even higher. Apply a decoction of the leaves on your skin to help tone and tighten facial muscles.

Prevents hair loss

Suffering from hair loss? Guava leaves for hair can keep all your hair-related problems at bay. Guava leaves can be boiled and massaged onto the scalp. Guava is rich in antioxidants that could do wonders for volume of hair. Note: Make sure the water is cool before applying it to the scalp.

Beats toothache

Guava leaves are anti inflammatory in nature and help in maintaining good oral health. Guava leaf tea works as a fantastic home remedy for toothache, swollen gums and oral ulcers due to the powerful antibacterial agents. You can also grind the leaves into a paste and apply it to your gums and teeth to cure these problems.

Improves quality of sleep

Drinking guava leaf tea regularly helps improve quality of sleep. It calms your nerves and quietens your mind, making it easier to slip into slumber.

Boosts immunity

Guava leaf tea helps boost the immune system”, thereby reducing the risk of various illnesses.

Soothes gastrointestinal issues

Guava leaves are useful in treating gastrointestinal issues because they reduce the production of extra mucus that can irritate the digestive system, and prevent further microbial growth in the intestines due to anti-bacterial properties.

Good for the brain

Guava leaves contain vitamin B3 (niacin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which help in improving blood circulation to the brain, stimulating cognitive function and relaxing the nerves.

TagsGuava leavesHealing foods&Herbshealth benefitshealthy immune systemHealthy LifestyleHerbalwellness
Previous Article

Folu Storms reveals she’s down COVID

Next Article

6 ways to get natural pink lips

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • FoodHealthy LivingWellbeing

    Best sources of calcium and vitamin D for healthy bones

    April 12, 2022
    By joy onuorah
  • Healthy LivinglifestyleWellbeing

    Causes and natural foods for brain fog

    November 6, 2021
    By joy onuorah
  • FoodHealthy LivingWellbeing

    7 science-backed benefits of natural yogurt

    February 23, 2022
    By joy onuorah
  • FoodTrendingWellbeing

    10 healthy comfort foods to try out

    June 20, 2022
    By joy onuorah
  • Healthy LivinglifestyleWellbeing

    What your urine colour, odour say about your health

    November 10, 2021
    By joy onuorah
  • Healthy LivingWellbeing

    Eyewear guide for perfect vision and protection

    August 27, 2021
    By joy onuorah
0

  • Lifestyle

    ‘I nor dey give man money and car again o’ – Tonto Dikeh forewarns prospective ‘toasters’

  • Allure MagazineNews

    Comedian Buchi welcomes baby girl

  • News

    RMD’s daughter, Nichole addresses her friends and associates who have a crush on her father

  • 5312
    Followers
  • 12744
    Likes

Timeline

  • June 6, 2023

    Black mother of four fatally shot amidst racial dispute with neighbor

  • June 6, 2023

    Actress Iyabo Ojo calls out Sanwo Olu over outrageous tax bill

  • June 5, 2023

    Surprise as Kate Henshaw shares rare photo with daughter

  • June 5, 2023

    Actress Seun Osigbesan now an ordained pastor

  • June 5, 2023

    Sheer Elegance

Categories

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with our magazine!

  • Recent

  • Popular

  • Comments

  • Black mother of four fatally shot amidst racial dispute with neighbor

    Black mother of four fatally shot amidst racial dispute with neighbor

    By joy onuorah
    June 6, 2023
  • Actress Iyabo Ojo calls out Sanwo Olu over outrageous tax bill

    Actress Iyabo Ojo calls out Sanwo Olu over outrageous tax bill

    By joy onuorah
    June 6, 2023
  • Surprise as Kate Henshaw shares rare photo with daughter

    By Temitope
    June 5, 2023
  • Actress Seun Osigbesan now an ordained pastor

    By Temitope
    June 5, 2023
  • Chioma Jesus, Sammie Okposo, Midnight Crew set for #THUGGLA2018

    By RITA
    April 24, 2018
  • American rapper, Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer prize for 2017 ‘Damn’ album

    By RITA
    April 17, 2018
  • Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti drops new album titled ‘Black Times’ 

    By RITA
    April 23, 2018
  • Actor, Yul Edochie declares intention to run for presidency

    By RITA
    April 23, 2018

Entertainment

  • June 1, 2023

    Kunle Afolayan celebrates actress Aisha Lawal on ‘Anikulapo’ movie set

  • June 1, 2023

    Adedimeji Lateef lands role in Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Anikulapo’ series

  • June 1, 2023

    Actress, Lilian Afegba calls out Real Warri Pikin over second wedding to hubby

  • June 1, 2023

    Adunni Ade joins ‘The Women Kings of Box Office Filmmaking’

  • May 30, 2023

    The Winlos’ Blockbuster Film ‘Prophet Suddenly’ Now Streaming on YouTube”

Follow us