Guava is a global fruit known to be of great benefits but in West-Africa, it is under-utilized. Guava leaves are globally known to be of great medicinal importance, like really important. Guava is a greenish-yellow fruit on the outer layer and reddish on the inside. It belongs to the citrus family. Guava is delicious and adds value to the body at large. It is mostly eaten raw or consumed in juice, jams and jellies. It is one of the least chemically treated and sprayed fruit.
So, enough of the guava intro; let’s get to the therapeutic aspect of guava fruit and leaves.
As a biochemist in the nutritional research field, I found out that lots of scientists from all part of the world have researched to check the efficiency of the guavas therapeutic effect.
Most of this functions include;Guava is a storehouse for a lot of essential nutrients. It is a source of dietary fiber, energy, vitamin c, potassium, calcium.
- Antioxidant properties
The high content of vitamin c naturally available in guavas fruit which is four fold higher than that of oranges helps to defend the body against the proliferation of free radicals in the body which is one of the major causes of lots of diseases such as cancer and cardio-diseases.So, I’d say including guava into your diet helps you stay healthy.
- Improves eyesight
Guava is a fruit that has a high vitamin A content which is known to boost vision of the eye. It protects the cells in the eye against deterioration of vision.
- Treats scurvy
As stated earlier, Guava contains a more vitamin C content than orange than orange. According to researcher, the deficiency of vitamin C can cause scurvy of the known remedy for this is the increased intake of vitamin C. Guava is them recommended as the best source of beneficial vitamin C.
- Stop diarrhea and dysentery
The astringent properties of guava have help to treat a number of digestive disorders e.g. diarrhea. These astringent properties help to loosen bowels and reduce the symptoms of diarrhea/dysentery. Guava is also helpful in treatment of gastroenteritis.
- B3 for brain health
Guava contains vitamin B3 known as niacin which increases blood flow and stimulates cognitive function of the brain. It also contains vitamin B6 which is needed by the brain and also for nerve function. It relaxes the nerves and enhances cognitive concentration.
- Helps cub cold and cough
In an anti cough and antimicrobial activity study of guava leaf extract by Dr. Pranee Jairaj, it was deduced that immature guavas juice or decoction of guava leaves reduces mucus, disinfects the throat and lungs and inhibits microbial function its astringent properties. In some areas of India, roasted ripe guava is used as a remedy against extreme causes of cough, cold and congestion.
Just to note, Ripe guava should be avoided by people with cold and cough as it can exacerbate it. It has been deducted that drinking water immediately after eating guava can lead to sore throat.
Other benefits are;
- Gives glowing skin
- Lowers the risk of developing diabetes
- Reduces the frequency of convulsion, epilepsy and infections especially those from bacterias
- Juice of guava leaves are known to cure toothaches, swollen gums and oral ulcer.
- Guava leaf tea helps in weight loss
- Improves thyroid health
- Regulates blood pressure
- Prevents cancer due to its ability to inhibit the growth and metastasis of cancerous cells that usually proliferate in the brain.
Try guava leaf oil, guava seeds, guava leaf tea. They are all of natural health benefit.
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