Guava leaves
Guava leaves
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Natural Guava Leaves
Guava leaves are among the most medicinal leaves whose efficacy has been astonishingly proven by modern science. They are extracted from the leaves of the Psidium guajava tree, well-known and loved in Egypt and the Arab world. While everyone enjoys the delicious guava fruit, its leaves remain the true, hidden treasure, containing an exceptional concentration of active compounds that far surpasses the fruit itself. Guava leaves contain quercetin, guajaverin acid, and polyphenols, making them a unique natural remedy for diabetes, hair, skin, and the digestive system.
At Al-Mawaddah store, we offer you carefully dried natural guava leaves with the highest purity, retaining all their active compounds and exceptional therapeutic properties.
⚗️ Properties
- Rich in active flavonoids: Quercetin, Luteolin, and Apigenin
- Contains unique Guajaverin Acid and Oleanolic Acid
- Exceptional antioxidant, surpassing many fruits and herbs
- Potent natural antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agent
- Rich in Vitamin C, tannins, essential oils, and carotenoids
- Anti-inflammatory properties and blood sugar regulation
- Natural stimulant for cell regeneration and strengthening hair follicles
💚 Health Benefits
✅ Blood Sugar — One of the most scientifically proven natural herbs for regulating glucose levels and improving insulin sensitivity.
✅ Digestive System — Very effective in treating acute and chronic diarrhea, calming spasms and irritable bowel syndrome.
✅ Cholesterol — Reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides and increases good cholesterol.
✅ Immunity — The concentration of Vitamin C and polyphenols enhances the body's resistance to viral and bacterial infections.
✅ Mouth and Teeth — Cleanses the oral cavity, combats tooth decay bacteria, gum inflammation, and mouth ulcers.
✅ Weight and Metabolism — Inhibits the conversion of starches to sugar, reduces appetite, and boosts metabolism.
✅ Heart and Blood Vessels — Improves heart health, regulates blood pressure, and reduces arterial inflammation.
✅ Liver — Supports liver function and helps protect it from oxidation and toxins.
✅ Pain and Inflammation — Relieves joint and muscle pain and external skin inflammations.
✨ Cosmetic Benefits
💆 Hair — Considered one of the most powerful natural herbs for stopping hair loss, stimulating growth, and thickening it from the roots.
💇 Skin — Its antibacterial and antioxidant properties reduce acne and pimples, giving the skin clarity and radiance.
🌸 Anti-Wrinkle — Quercetin and polyphenols slow down the appearance of aging signs and maintain skin elasticity.
💅 Skin Lightening — Helps lighten dark spots and unify skin tone with regular use.
🧴 Eczema and Itching — Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe eczema and chronic skin itching.
🌿 Skin Cell Regeneration — Guajaverin acid stimulates cell regeneration and helps fade old scars.
🍽️ Nutritional Use
- Basic Tea: Add 5-6 dried leaves to a cup of boiling water, steep for 10 minutes, then strain and drink with honey.
- For Blood Sugar: Drink one cup in the morning on an empty stomach and one cup before dinner regularly.
- For Diarrhea: Drink one warm cup every 4 hours until symptoms improve.
- Detox Water: Steep 8-10 leaves in cold water overnight and drink throughout the day.
- For Cholesterol: Drink two cups daily regularly for at least 4 weeks to notice a difference.
- Daily Dose: Maximum two cups daily for regular use.
💄 Cosmetic Use
- For Hair Loss: Boil 15-20 leaves in water. After cooling, massage into the scalp with fingertips for 10 minutes, then leave for an hour before showering, twice a week.
- For Acne: Steep the leaves in hot water and use the cooled liquid as a natural toner morning and evening.
- For Face Mask: Grind the dried leaves and mix with aloe vera and honey for an antioxidant mask for 15 minutes.
- For Dark Spots: Apply the cooled extract directly to the spots with a cotton pad daily before bed.
- For Eczema and Itching: Boil a large quantity of leaves, and after cooling, use them as compresses on affected areas.
⚠️ Caution: Always test on a small area of skin before full application.
📅 Shelf Life
| Form | Shelf Life | Storage Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Dried Guava Leaves | 1 - 2 years | In an airtight bag or container away from moisture, heat, and light |
| Guava Leaf Powder | 6 months - 1 year | In an airtight glass jar in a cool, dry place |
⚡ Al-Mawaddah Tip: Whole dried leaves retain their active compounds much longer than powder — store them in an airtight glass jar completely away from moisture and direct light.
⚠️ Contraindications
- ❌ Diabetic Patients on Medication — Effectively lowers blood sugar; monitor levels closely to avoid severe hypoglycemia when combined with diabetes medications.
- ❌ Pregnant Women — It is advisable to avoid large therapeutic doses and consult a doctor before regular use.
- ❌ Patients with Low Blood Pressure — May lower blood pressure further; monitor levels with regular use.
- ❌ Before Surgery — Discontinue use two weeks before any surgery due to its effect on blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
- ❌ Severe Constipation — The tannins present may exacerbate constipation; drink plenty of water with it.
- ❌ Allergies — Discontinue use immediately if any irritation, rash, or shortness of breath occurs.
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