Dried Guava Leaves (Fan Shi Liu Ye)

Alias:
Guava Leaf, Guava Tree Leaf, Common Guava Leaf

Properties:
Bitter, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

• Guava leaves have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, stopping diarrhea, and exhibiting antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
• Modern research shows that guava leaves are rich in natural antioxidants, with significant antioxidant effects, helping to neutralize free radicals and slow down the aging process.
• Guava leaves are effective in treating bacterial-induced diarrhea and have strong anti-diarrheal properties, making them particularly useful for treating acute and chronic diarrhea, dysentery, and other gastrointestinal disorders.
• The antimicrobial properties of guava leaves help inhibit the growth of various pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, making them beneficial for treating skin and wound infections.
• Guava leaves also have blood sugar-lowering and cholesterol-lowering effects, making them a valuable adjunct for managing diabetes.
• Additionally, guava leaves exhibit anti-inflammatory, allergy-reducing, liver-protective, and diuretic effects.
• They are suitable for treating diarrhea, gastrointestinal inflammation, diabetes, high blood lipids, and skin infections.