What are the benefits of guava leaf tea?

Guava is known to be a nutritious and healthy fruit, but besides the fruit itself, guava leaves also offer many beneficial uses. Therefore, many people often brew guava leaf tea to drink. So, what are the benefits of guava leaf tea?

What are the benefits of guava leaf tea?

According to an article by pharmacist Nguyen Thai Ngoc in the Health & Life newspaper, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, guava leaves have a bitter, astringent taste and a warm nature, with the function of reducing swelling and detoxifying.

Young guava leaves and buds have long been used in folk medicine to treat many ailments.

Below, pharmacist Nguyen Thai Ngoc points out the amazing health benefits of guava leaf tea:

Promote weight lossThe

According to the Health & Life newspaper, pharmacist Nguyen Thai Ngoc stated that the most common cause of weight gain is that the liver processes sugar, converting it into fat before it enters the bloodstream.

The liver is the primary organ regulating lipid and glucose metabolism, thereby controlling energy balance and body weight. Excess dietary fat is transported to the liver, where it is converted into triglycerides and stored in the body's fatty tissues.

Quercetin, a flavonoid found in guava leaves, can reduce the growth of fat cells by preventing complex carbohydrates from being converted into sugar. Therefore, guava leaf tea can reduce the amount of sugar and calories the body absorbs, supporting weight loss.

Furthermore, recent research demonstrates that guava leaf extract can improve insulin resistance in the liver, reducing the risk of fatty liver disease and subsequent weight gain.

Good for cardiovascular health.The

Guava leaves contain β-sitosterol, triterpenoids, several natural volatile oils, and acid-based active compounds. These natural components can increase blood vessel elasticity, help lower blood pressure, eliminate bad cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol), and increase good cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol).

A study has shown that guava leaf extract can help lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol – a cause of obesity and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Supports the treatment of diabetes.The

Japan has approved guava leaf tea as one of the supportive therapies for the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Compounds in guava leaves help regulate blood sugar levels after meals by inhibiting the absorption of two types of sugar – sucrose and maltose.

Guava leaf tea inhibits certain enzymes involved in converting carbohydrates in the digestive tract into glucose, thereby slowing down the rate of sugar absorption into the bloodstream.

Things to keep in mind when drinking guava leaf tea.

An article on the Medlatec General Hospital website, with medical consultation from Dr. Duong Ngoc Van, states that while guava leaf tea offers many health benefits, you should keep the following points in mind when drinking it.

Use guava leaves in moderation. Excessive use of guava leaves may cause side effects or allergic reactions.

People with eczema should be especially cautious when using guava leaves because the extracts in guava leaves can irritate the skin.

You should consult your doctor before using guava leaves if you have chronic cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, kidney-related diseases, etc.

Using guava leaves while undergoing Western medicine treatment may reduce the effectiveness of the medication.

How to make guava leaf tea

According to experts, guava leaf tea is very easy to prepare. Depending on personal preference, you can use dried or fresh guava leaves, with the dosage varying depending on the type:

For dried guava leaves, use 2,5–5 grams of dried leaves and steep them in about 250 ml of boiling water for about 10 minutes.

For fresh guava leaves, use 5-10 leaves. Wash the fresh leaves thoroughly before processing. Boil about 500 ml of water on the stove, then add the guava leaves, cover tightly and simmer over low heat for about 10-12 minutes.

Above are the health benefits of guava leaf tea. Drink guava leaf tea in moderation and in the right way to reap the best benefits for your body.