Drinking guava leaf tea after meals can help suppress blood sugar spikes and has not shown to interact negatively with medication people with diabetes may be taking.
Several studies of various guava leaf extracts, including guava leaf tea, demonstrated anti- bacterial and anti- fungal properties.
Dr Emmanuel Nsubuga from Namasuba Clinic, a Kampala neighbourhood, says guava leaf tea is good for good sperm count and strong sperms for reproduction.
Guava leaves can be used to make herbal tea, while the leaves extract is taken as a supplement. They are incredible sources of fibre, vitamin, lycopene and potassium is thought to improve most medical diseases.
Nsubuga also outlines the other health benefits of guava leaves;
Brain health. The leaves contain vitamins B6 and B3 benefits the central system metabolism (brain). Its roles include turning food into energy and helping to create neurotransmitters, improve blood circulation, stimulating cognitive ability while soothing nerves.
Heart diseases. Guava leaves have anti-inflammatory, fibre-rich and antioxidants properties which can reduce the risk of a heart disease and stroke.
Pain reliever. Guava leaves have a component called quercetin which makes it excellent for relieving pain and eradicating infections. Consuming guava leaves tea can assist in pain in your body.
Immune enhancer. Consuming guava leaves helps in boosting the immune system and reduces the chance of contracting a variety of ailments.
Help with menstrual problems. Guava leaf tea is high in important nutrients and may be beneficial for cloth menstruation, painful menstruation and insufficient menstrual flow.
Helps and controls gastric discomfort and constipation. This is because it contains a variety of antimicrobial compounds. They are effective for a variety of stomach ailments such as stomach upset and constipation.
