Guava Leaves Powder / Koyya ilai

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Psidium

Species: P. guajava

Binomial name: Psidium guajava

Guava is a tropical tree, native from Central America. The guava fruit has several health benefits, it is rich in lycopene, vitamin C, and antioxidants that give more benefit to the skin. The potassium level in the guava helps to maintain the normal blood pressure level. But most people do not know the benefits of guava leaves.

The young guava leaves are used to prepare magical tea, which is traditionally used as a medicine for centuries in South America and Mexico. The guava leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidant components like flavonoids and vitamin C. Due to the medicinal properties of the guava leaves, it is traditionally used to treat chronic disease, stomach problems, etc.

Health Benefits

• Guava leaves help to lower the cholesterol level and also help to lower the blood pressure level.
• Due to the presence of antioxidant properties, guava leaves help to reduce oxidative stress, which is caused by free radicals.
• Guava leaves have a phytochemical component called catechin, which helps to control the glucose level in blood. The tea prepared by using guava leaves is good for diabetic patients.
• Some studies prove that guava leaves help to reduce the risk of some cancer types like breast, gastric, oral, and prostate cancers.
• It has a good amount of antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, so it is traditionally used to treat dysentery and diarrhea.