Much is known about the benefits that guava has, but it is not just in the fruit that we find powerful medicinal properties. Its leaves (and guava bark) are capable of treating everything from a simple toothache to a sexually transmitted disease such as thrush.
Guava leaves and bark have long been used by indigenous peoples as a source of cure and disease prevention. Currently, several researches have proven the power that the plant has, being widely used in alternative medicine.
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Benefits of guava leaves and bark
- The leaves can be used in the treatment of candidiasis through showers with its extract;
- Chewing these same leaves, prevents and relieves bad breath, in addition to avoiding hangovers and headaches caused by the consumption of alcoholic beverages (when chewed before);
- Bark tea can be used as an anti-inflammatory in cases of skin lesions or ulcers;
- Crushing the guava leaves and applying to wounds prevents them from becoming infected, also acting as an efficient healing and analgesic;
- Both the leaves and the bark have antiseptic properties, being many times more efficient than similar industrialized products;
- Another benefit of the leaves is to regularize disorders in the menstrual period, easing heavy bleeding.
Recipes for guava leaf and peel teas
Treat ankle swelling and pain
Ingredients:
- Two cups (tea) of water;
- A cup (tea) of guava leaves.
Preparation:
Put the water on the fire until it starts to boil. Then turn off the heat and add the leaves and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain and let cool until warm.
Put the tea in a basin of warm water and soak the ankles so that they are submerged for about 20 minutes, always keeping the water at the same temperature.
vaginal irritations
Ingredients:
- 1 liter of water;
- 6 tablespoons of guava husks;
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
Preparation:
Mix the water and the skins in a pan and after bringing it to a boil, let it cook for 10 minutes. When cool, strain and add the baking soda.
Wash the vaginal area with this mixture daily until the symptoms disappear.
Treating menstrual bleeding and bleeding
Ingredients:
- 1 liter of water;
- 20g of guava leaves (freshly removed).
Preparation:
Boil the water and turn off the heat. Then add the leaves and smother the container, letting the mixture rest for about 10 minutes. After that, strain and drink 4-5 cups a day. If bleeding persists, seek medical treatment.
