Surprising benefits of guava leaves(II)

Improves brain health Another tremendous benefit of guava is the presence of vitamin B3 and B6 in them.
Vitamin B3 (also known as niacin) can increase blood flow and stimulates cognitive function, whereas vitamin B6 is a great nutrient for brain and nerve function.
Eating guava can help relax the nerves and enhance concentration.
Treats cough & cold Juice of raw and immature guavas, or a decoction of its leaves, is very helpful in relieving coughs and colds by reducing mucus, disinfecting the respiratory tract, throat, and lungs, and inhibiting microbial activity with its astringent properties.
Guava has one of the richest sources of vitamin C and iron among fruits and both effectively prevent colds and viral infections.
In some areas of India, roasted ripe guava is used as a remedy against extreme cases of cough, cold, and congestion.
Ripe guava should be avoided by people who are suffering from cough and cold, as it can exacerbate the problem.
Also, avoid drinking water immediately after eating a guava as it can lead to a sore throat.
Weight loss Guava is very helpful for people wanting to lose weight without compromising their intake of proteins, vitamins, and fiber.
As guava is high in roughage, it has no cholesterol and has a low number of digestible carbohydrates.
This combination makes a filling snack that satisfies the appetite very easily.
Guava, especially the raw one, has far less sugar as compared to apples, oranges, grapes, and other fruits.
Add a medium-sized guava to your lunch and you will not feel hungry until evening.
Ironically, it can also help lean and skinny people to gain weight.
This is probably due to its wealth of nutrients, which regulates the metabolism and promotes proper absorption of nutrients.
Skin care Guavas can improve the texture of your skin.
They can help you avoid skin problems better than beauty creams and skin toning gels.
This is chiefly due to the abundance of astringents available in the fruit (with more astringents present in immature guavas) and in its leaves.
Your skin can benefit from either eating the fruits (this helps tighten your muscles apart from your skin) or by rinsing your skin with a decoction of its immature fruit and leaves.
It will tone up and tighten the area of loosened skin where it is applied.
Guava’s rich antioxidants and detoxifying properties help keep your skin glowing and free from signs of premature aging, wrinkles, and other dermal disorders.
Reduces oxidative stress Guava juice is rich in vitamin C and a number of other important phytonutrients that can help eliminate free radicals and slow down oxidative stress in the body.
It is a very popular beverage in tropical and subtropical regions.
Furthermore, guava juice can help balance blood sugar, thus lowering your risk of developing diabetes.
Dental care Apart from guava fruit, the leaves also have many benefits.
The juice of guava leaves has been known to cure toothaches, swollen gums and oral ulcers, and it speeds up the healing process of wounds when applied topically.
Finally, it reduces the frequency of convulsions, epilepsy, and bacterial infections.
When consuming guava for medicinal purposes, you must perform your due diligence, and be cautious while adding any new medicinal form of guava to your diet.
It is better to stick to eating guava in its natural form as a raw fruit.
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