Since I am on the subject of guavas this week. I thought I would add the benefits of drinking guava leaf tea. There doesn’t seem to be too much info on this subject in Westernern society or health news. But in Asia, making teas out of fruit leaves are common.
Such leaves include loquats, pomegranate, and guava. Loquats are good for coughs. Pomegranate good for stomach problems, it is also used as a dieter’s tea. Which means it could help suppress your appetite.
My favorite is of the guava leaves, since it is loaded with vitamins, good for your skin, helps lower your cholesterol, and burn fats.
Below is some information on a study made by Bizen Chemical Company in Japan.
MULTIPLE BENEFITS OF GUAVA LEAF EXTRACT POWDER
Guava leaf, anti-oxidizing effect, makes you healthier
Guava is the origin of a tropical America and South-East Asia. Its leaf has been used as health tea. Guava Leaf has a character of strong Superoxide-dismutase-like activity. Because decreasing of free radicals makes anti-oxidizing effect in the body, it can prevent arterial sclerosis, thrombosis, cataract and inhibit senescence of body and skin (1). Also, polyphenolic compounds contained in Guava Leaf have an effect to suspend proceeding of peroxidation reaction in the living body which can be expected to prevent various chronic diseases (2).
Guava leaf, anti-allergic effect, improves atopic dermatitis.
One of factors for atopic dermatitis and other allergies are histamine release from cells. So that it is believed that the inhibition of histamine release from cells can cure atopic dermatitis and other allergies. Guava leaf has an inhibitory effect for the release of histamine from cells (4).
Guava leaf, a-amylase inhibitor, reduces body fat
Obesity is a phenomenon of over-accumulation of body fat and is said to be a risk factor of chronic diseases. Guava leaf has a function to inactive a-amylase as an its inhibitor and to inhibit digestive absorption of lipid as hpase inhibitory effect. However, Guava leaf does not inhibit protease (5). Therefore, because of Guava leaf’s inhibitory activity of decomposition of starch to glucose, it inhibits absorption of glucose into body and inhibits conversion of glucose to body fat. It is believed that Guava leaf is effective for weight control and reducing body fat.
Guava leaf, anti-diabetic effect, reduces blood sugar
Guava leaf has been used as a folk remedy for diabetes and there are studies of Guava leaf for anti-diabetic effect. Guava leaf inhibits the increase in the plasma level of blood sugar, but not to effect on the plasma level of insulin (3).
See also Herb: Banaba Leaves at Cambree Notes for diabetic tea.
To make your own guava leaf tea Infusion:
Pour 1 cup of lightly boiled water into 1 - 2 teaspoon of herbal leaves in teapot or heat resistant glassware. I like to use a French Press to brew my herbal teas.
Let it steep for 3 - 5 minutes.
For medicinal usage, steep longer for 15-30 minutes.
It should be kept in refrigerator and good to drink the next couple of days.
9:27 am on September 21st, 2008
Hello,
Thank you for this information. I am doing a research on Guava leaves since I have started drinking a japanese tea in which one of the ingredients is guava leaves. I notice the difference in just a short time. I can now get into my jeans comfortably. This information helped me understand why this tea is effective. Again, thanks!
6:13 am on October 12th, 2008
Hi, I have three mature, fertile guava trees right outside my front door. Can you please tell me how to make a tea and/or a “decoction” with the leaves? I am a licensed skincare practitioner (aka esthetician) and would like to use the guava and its leaves for skin healing as well as skin lightening/brightening; all the articles I’ve read on line state that I need to make a decoction - what is that exactly and what’s the best way to make one? thanks! - k.
5:20 am on October 13th, 2008
Hi Kerry, I am not exactly the expert on this subject. I recommend you visit Botanical.com They have great instructions on making your own tea and decoctions. Good luck!
8:54 pm on October 20th, 2008
Hi, I just wanted to add to this information that there is a product out called Drinkin’ Mate which is an effervescent guava-leaf extract and it prevents hangovers! I’ve tried it and it works wonders - I also use it for my headaches. When I first tried it I was skeptical, but when it worked I tried it for headaches too, and it makes my headaches go away, amazingly. I haven’t had a migraine in over 8 months. I haven’t seen any literature on this aspect of it, so thought you guys might be interested!
12:57 am on November 18th, 2008
Hello, i was hoping anybody can be able to answer me on this…
Hi. My mother is type 2 diabetic patient and had an amputation on her right leg. Now she developed a wound on her left good leg. Apparently her toenail was cracked then left a wound around the tip of the toenail.Now it seemed the wound is starting to developed infection and the doctor
I was wandering if guave leaves boiled in water can be able to help and accelerate the healing of my mom’s toenail wound. Just like we do in the philippines , wehn we use boiled guava leaves to wash and heal our wound from circumsicion.
1:00 am on November 18th, 2008
email me for your advise on guava leaves if it can be used to treat diabetic toe nail wound to prevent from infection and healing.
My email, ulyh@yahoo.com . Mobile # 647-885-2002.Im from ontario canada. Thank you
Ulysses P.
5:58 am on November 18th, 2008
Hi Ulysses,
Sorry to hear about your mom’s condition. I don’t know much about guava leaves being used to treat wounds. I only use guava leaves for tea. Good luck!
4:10 am on December 19th, 2008
Many ppl,including me has tried the maruka honey to treat wounds and it’s works.Beware of using only pure honey. Maybe you would like to read more on the web and try it ! Good luck !
8:37 pm on December 19th, 2008
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7:06 am on March 27th, 2009
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12:18 am on April 24th, 2009
thanks for the information. can you also help me find out what chilli and lemon leaves are used for. thank you. xox.
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10:20 pm on August 17th, 2009
hELLo im interested about the guava leaves becaUSE its effective in using it but am also interested about the contents of the leave of hte guava!!!?
10:44 pm on August 19th, 2009
Hi jennylee,
Guava leaf contains - “Polyphenolic compounds contained in Guava Leaf have an effect to suspend proceeding of peroxidation reaction in the living body which can be expected to prevent various chronic diseases.”
Hope that helps.
9:54 pm on September 12th, 2009
[...] leaves are commonly used to make herbal teas to treat diabetes. It is also useful in weight loss. Guava leaves are another plant used to make herbal teas for weight [...]
8:39 am on September 15th, 2009
Hi there:
I am presently drinking the guava leave tea for my diabetes. Can you say how soon I will see results or will it lower my sugar level
9:48 pm on September 16th, 2009
Hi Lorraine,
I can’t really tell you, it’s best to seek advice from your doctor. Good luck!
2:07 pm on November 3rd, 2009
hi, would you please tell me how to use the leaves to make tea. do i boil fresh leave or must the leaves first be dry? thank you
10:09 pm on November 3rd, 2009
Hi violette,
I have made tea with both dry and fresh leaves. If you have fresh leaves, just use that. But I prefer to use dried leaves. Dried leaves are also better since you can store it for longer periods of time.
Good luck!
10:48 pm on November 3rd, 2009
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3:04 pm on November 18th, 2009
Hello,
I am in the USA and am looking for Guava Leaf Extract. If anyone knows where I may order it online please let me know, thank you!
4:49 am on November 19th, 2009
hOLA…!
I live in Costa Rica and I´m thinking to start making Guava leaf extract with alcohol or some liquor at home, so we´ll have to wait for a couple of months. What I need is somebody to push me.
There are too many guava trees around my neighborhood, if you need some leaves I´ll like to help you, but I´m not sure if I can do that regular mail.
Regards
Olman Contreras
P.O.Box 1887-1100
San Jose, COSTA RICA
2:15 pm on November 19th, 2009
Hola Olman, que tal amigo!?
Olman, do they sell Guava Leaf powder or pills in Costa Rica? And I mean powder from the leaf, not the fruit, because it’s the leaf that has the medicinal value. I want to try it because I’m a bit gordito (fat)..lol..and I hear the Guava Leaf powder or extract is great at helping you lose weight. Let me know, and here is my email if you want to contact me directly: PNightbird(at)yahoo.com Just substitute the “(at)” with the”@” symbol..I do this to protect from spam bots.
Gracias amigo! =)
6:03 pm on November 19th, 2009
Hi PN,
Thanks for commenting. I haven’t seen any guava leaf extract sold anywhere in the U.S.
This one is close with 125 mg of guava leaf extract AGEBlock®
60 capsules Price: $34.95. A bit expensive!
Maybe get your hands on some guava leaves and then make your own tinctures.
Hopefully Olman can help you out. Good luck!
6:19 pm on November 19th, 2009
Thanks Cambree for the info! I am really surprised how hard it is for me to find Guava leaf powder, because if you google Guava, there are tons of countries that use it everyday, so you would think someone, somewhere would make Guava Leaf powder capsules.
But I keep googling and so far the only sellers I can find of Guava Leaf powder are Chinese and a few Indian sellers who sell it by the drum for companies, they won’t sell small amounts to individuals. Still, if these chinese & indian herbal companies are selling it by the drum (which is like 300lbs apx), why haven’t I found any online companies selling Guava leaf capsules? Weird huh?
If anyone finds any Guava leaf capsules out there, please email me at: PNightbird(at)yahoo.com and just replace the “(at)” with “@”. Thank you!!!
Thanks Cambree for the info! I am really surprised how hard it is for me to find Guava leaf powder, because if you google Guava, there are tons of countries that use it everyday, so you would think someone, somewhere would make Guava Leaf powder capsules.
But I keep googling and so far the only sellers I can find of Guava Leaf powder are Chinese and a few Indian sellers who sell it by the drum for companies, they won’t sell small amounts to individuals. Still, if these chinese & indian herbal companies are selling it by the drum (which is like 300lbs apx), why haven’t I found any online companies selling Guava leaf capsules? Weird huh?
If anyone finds any Guava leaf capsules out there, please email me at: PNightbird(at)yahoo.com and just replace the “(at)” with “@”. Thank you!!!
12:26 pm on December 17th, 2009
This just goes to show how hreat God is, He has made provision for mankind, sadly we neglect to use prescriptions from nature’s storehouse.
I have for sale fresh Guava Leaves imported from Jamaica, Guava leaves not treated with any for of pesticides,herbicides or fertelizer.
I also strongly recommend that all get a copy of Dr.George Pamplona
Encyclopedia of Foods and Their Healing Power, Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, Encyclopedia of Health and Education for the Family also Natural Remedies Encyclopedia.
Posessing these books on foods and their healing power and plants with healing virtues will make your Dr.seek another way of making money.
Believe me they are worth more than Goal,yeah! even Rubies.
There is a website that you can get them all for half price
go to medicalbush.com or http://themasterphysician.org
God bless you all
9:33 am on December 21st, 2009
I am Raja from India, 64 years old and suffering from diabetic2 for the past 6 years. I used allopathic tablets for 5 years then tried ayurvedic medicines plus the usual allopathic medicines. There was some improvement but not much. I always felt very tired, and had constant pain, burning and tingling sensation in both my legs, especially feet. There was excruciating shooting pain sometimes through my thumb and fingers. I used to control this by deep tissue massage by a hand-held electric vibrator. It worked well for 24 hours and I repeated the massage every night.
Just three days ago, I ate 2 fresh guava leaves, with a little salt and pepper. Within 15 minutes, I could distinctly feel that the pain I had in my legs/feet had totally disappeared. Also, the constant burning sensation while passing urine I experienced throughout these years has totally disappeard. Since then I started eating 4-5 guava leaves three times a day. Now I find that the pain and burning sensation in my leg, feet and while urinating is not there at all during these three days and I feel very fresh and energetic.
I did not notice any adverse side effects eating guava leaves.
But it is only three days now and only time will tell whether the relief is temporary or permanent. What impressed me is that regular consumption of raw guava leaves produced and sustained the desired effect for me.
Raja
9:05 pm on January 14th, 2010
How to prepare a gouva leaf tea please sugest me. Thank you.
10:00 pm on January 14th, 2010
Hi J.B.,
Pour 1 cup of lightly boiled water into 1 - 2 teaspoon of herbal leaves in teapot (or heat resistant glassware.) I like to use a French Press to brew my herbal teas.
Let it steep for 3 - 5 minutes. For medicinal usage, steep longer for 15-30 minutes.
Good luck!
8:14 pm on April 7th, 2010
May i know where could i buy Banaba tea in singapore
6:23 pm on April 8th, 2010
Hi Agnes,
I don’t about tea shops in Singapore. Try http://www.bulkbanaba.com. They probably ship world wide. With any purchases, buyer beware! Note: I’ve never bought from them before. Good luck!
1:03 am on June 12th, 2010
how many fresh banaba leaves per cup of tea please. have my own tree but dont know the freah leaf dosage and am afraid to experiment
3:16 pm on June 13th, 2010
Hi rae,
I would just try a few (5) leaves for 1 cup. If you are making a pot of tea, then use a handful of leaves.
Please note, this blog contains my own tips and opinions about health and beauty. It is not to be taken as medical advice. Thanks for visiting Cambree Notes!
2:28 pm on July 25th, 2010
can i combine guava leaves with water to form my steam for sauna bathing?
7:04 am on August 14th, 2010
Hello, we have so much guava trees growing almost everywhere here in the Philippines…i can make out extract of these leaves you are talking about, as guava leaves for me, had been effective medication for cleaning wounds, it easily dries up wounds and healing time is quite fast. Making guava powder is very possible though problem would be the interested market, with this extract powdered leaves…fresh extract of guava leaves is also feasible, yet who could be my market…I don’t have any idea of its shell life too after extracting its juice.
9:04 am on August 31st, 2010
Hi,I am looking for direct supplier of medicinal leaves such as guava,mango,soursop o guyabano .etc,etc. if you are a direct source, to cut on middle man you may contact me at josecalumay@yahoo.com