Guava leaf tea: discover the benefits and see how to prepare it

Guava is well known and also consumed by Brazilians. But did you know that guava leaf can provide several health benefits if used correctly? That’s right, we can prepare guava leaf tea and take advantage of all its properties.

To know everything about this subject, we talked to Ademar Menezes Junior, agronomist and consultant at the Herbs Workshop. Here are the main benefits of drinking this tea:

4 benefits of guava leaf tea

Just like any other medicinal plant, it is very important that you make the correct use of guava leaf tea. Therefore, we have selected for you in which situations this drink can be used.

1. Guava leaf tea for diarrhea: guava leaf tea, especially the buds, is rich in tannins, a class of chemical substances with an astringent action. In addition to this astringent action, the tea also helps in the fight against possible intestinal infections.
2. Guava leaf tea for wounds: bathing or compressing wounds with guava leaf tea contributes to healing, in addition to having antiseptic action.
3. Guava leaf tea for mouth or throat infection: if there is an infection or sore in these regions, mouthwash with tea will help a lot.
4. Guava Leaf Tea for Stomach Problems: Some studies indicate that the drink may also be effective in fighting ulcers and gastritis.

Although it has several advantages, guava leaf tea (like any other tea) should be taken properly, and never in excess. For a safe assessment of your health, always remember to have the follow-up of a medical professional.

How to make guava leaf tea

It is very practical to prepare this drink and it can be made in the comfort of your home. Ademar Menezes Junior, from Oficina de Hervas, shows this step by step:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon shredded dried guava leaves (broken into smaller pieces)
• 500 ml of water

Preparation mode

1. Put the water to heat. Before boiling, add the herbs and mix well;
2. Turn off the heat and cover;
3. Leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes and the tea is ready to be used.

And here’s a recommendation: sweetening the tea does not eliminate its active ingredients. However, try not to use sugar, to avoid excessive consumption. If you want to add more flavor to the drink, you can choose to add fruits, such as lemon.

Expert clarifies doubts about guava leaf tea

Just do a quick internet search to find numerous benefits of guava leaf tea. But is everything we read true? Make sure the source is safe and use this drink properly. So, for you to understand better, we asked the specialist some questions:

Is Guava Leaf Tea Good for Hair? Although this practice of making the tea and applying it to the hair has spread, the agronomist informs that scientific studies have already disclosed several advantages of the drink, but not specifically about the use of guava leaf tea for hair loss.

Can babies take it? Not recommended. In fact, the ideal is that babies up to six months of age only consume breast milk. After that time, they should consume other foods according to the pediatrician’s guidance.

Can tea be consumed by children? In the case of older children, the drink can be consumed. In cases of diarrhea, it is possible to prepare homemade serum with guava leaf tea.

Does Guava Leaf Tea Fight Urinary Tract Infection? The agronomist emphasizes that scientific studies are constantly evolving, however, until the present day, the main benefits of guava leaf tea are not related to the treatment of urinary infection. For this specific situation he indicates other plants, such as leather hat and avocado leaves.

Is tea effective against toothache? In fact, this drink is linked to infections. As we mentioned earlier, if there is an infection in the mouth or throat, tea can indeed be used.

Are there any contraindications for its consumption? The tea is contraindicated for those who have a trapped intestine and pregnant women. Another factor is that, when consumed in excess, it can cause hypoglycemia – the lack of sugar in the bloodstream. That’s why it’s important to consume it with caution and without excesses.

Are there benefits wrongly attributed to tea? We recommend prudence in relation to popular indications about the use of medicinal plants. Hence the importance of always seeking information from reliable sources and, of course, having a professional follow-up.

With all this information, you now know how to consume tea safely and still enjoying all its benefits.

More information about Guava Leaf Tea

No, we are not done with providing information for you about the benefits of guava leaf yet. Next, watch two very informative videos and see how vast and important the studies surrounding guava (and its leaves, fruits and even its seeds) are:

Numerous advantages of guava leaf

Here we have a very complete video: it summarizes all the advantages of guava leaf tea. One of the highlights of the video is the use of the drink for gastrointestinal disorders, fighting diarrhea and infertility.

Guava tea for hair

If you want to better understand how this drink can treat your hair, be sure to watch the video. The youtuber shows how to make a tonic from guava leaf tea and shows the results. But beware: although many people use the leaves for this purpose, there is no scientific confirmation that the practice really works.

If you already have the habit of consuming guava, remember that not only the fruit, but also the guava leaf, can contribute to health. With all this information, you will know how to consume guava leaf tea properly.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only. They do not replace the advice and follow-up of doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, physical education professionals and other specialists.