If you are looking for one plant medicine native to our lands, there is no doubt that the guava is the most complete. It is that it is a specimen with multiple benefits, both in the fruit as well as in the leaves of its tree. Experts say that it stands out for controlling the diarrheaas well as other health problems.
The guava It contains multiple benefits -besides being delicious- however, its leaves also have properties that help improve people’s health. Even a study carried out by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources determined that at least 90% of the population has chosen to consume this and other natural specimens at least once in their lives to help combat some type of disease, illness or discomfort.
What are the benefits of guava?
The leaves of this plant contain healing properties, since they are antiseptic, that is, they can be used to combat diarrhea, acne and pimples. Likewise, it is ideal to prevent damage caused to the skin by free radicals and protects it from photoaging. Along the same lines, it has diuretic properties and a high potassium content, which helps prevent fluid retention, which can cause inflammation. On the other hand, if the leaves are chewed, they would help to eliminate toothaches and mouth ulcers.
In turn, the leaves of the guava they help to eliminate the feeling of hunger and also helps to avoid respiratory diseases due to its high content of vitamin C. In tune, it prevents flu, colds, coughs and sore throats. And as if that were not enough, it helps control uric acid, hypertension and leg swelling, according to an article from the Laboratory of Vascular Plants, belonging to the Faculty of Sciences of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
How to prepare a tea with guava leaves?
To use this plant medicinal and treat all these problems, one option would be to consume the leaves of the guava through an infusion. For this we will have to have 15 leaves for each liter of water that is going to be used, then boil the water for 5 minutes, add the leaves and let it boil for another 5 minutes, then let the infusion stand and, finally, strain to enjoy tea.