KOMPAS.com – Guava leaves are a natural ingredient that is often used to treat various health problems.
Usually, we know these leaves as a natural medicine to treat diarrhea. However, it turns out that the benefits of guava leaves are not limited to that.
Guava leaf boiled water contains many active compounds that are beneficial for our body’s health.
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Benefits of boiled guava leaves
Here are some of the benefits we can get from consuming boiled guava leaf water.
1. Lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels
High levels of bad cholesterol or LDL can cause health problems, including heart disease.
According to research published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism, people who regularly drank boiled water from guava leaves experienced a decrease in bad cholesterol levels after eight weeks.
This shows that boiled water from guava leaves can help control cholesterol levels in the body, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease.
2. Relieves coughs and colds
Guava leaves contain high levels of vitamin C and iron, which are very useful for relieving cough and cold symptoms.
The boiled water from these leaves works by helping to remove mucus, clean the respiratory tract, throat and lungs.
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By consuming boiled water from guava leaves, you can get easier breathing and reduce cold symptoms.
3. Overcoming toothache
Another benefit of guava leaves is as a toothache reliever. Guava leaves contain strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties so they are effective for maintaining oral health.
Illustration of boiled water from guava leavesGuava leaf boiled water can be used as a mouthwash to treat toothache, swollen gums and canker sores.
Apart from that, guava leaves can also be ground into a paste and applied directly to sore gums or teeth for faster results.
4. Fade acne and black spots
Guava leaves are also beneficial for skin health, especially in treating acne and black spots.
The antiseptic content in boiled water from guava leaves can kill acne-causing bacteria.
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Using boiled water from these leaves on your face regularly can help fade acne and black spots so your skin looks cleaner and healthier.
5. Prevent diabetes
Another benefit of boiled guava leaf water is its ability to prevent diabetes.
Illustration of guava, guava tree. Benefits of guava leaves for traditional dengue fever medicineResearch in Japan shows that guava leaves help regulate blood sugar levels after eating by inhibiting the absorption of two types of sugar, namely sucrose and maltose.
Compounds in guava leaf boiled water can also slow down the absorption of glucose in the digestive tract so that it can help maintain stable blood sugar levels.
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