• • • Vatta-t-tiruppi (Tamil: வட்டத்திருப்பி)

       

      commonly known as: abuta, barbasco, false pareira brava, false pareira root, ice vine, midwife’s herb, pereira root, velvet leaf • Assamese: tubukilota • Bengali: kijri • Gujarati: વેણીવેલ venivel • Hindi: bhatvel, padh • Kannada: ಪರೆರಾ ಬೇರು parera beru • Khasi: jyrmi salla • Konkani: पहाडवेल pahadvel • Malayalam: മലതാണ്ടി malathaanti, പാടത്താളി paataththaali • Marathi: धाकटी पाडावळ dhakati pahadvel, लहान पहाडवेल lahan pahadvel, पहाडमूळ pahadmul • Nepalese: barel-panrhe, sulara • Oriya: ghodakur • Sanskrit: लघु पाठा laghu patha • Tamil: வட்டத்திருப்பி vatta-t-tiruppi • Telugu: పాట విష బొద్ది pata visah bodd

• We all know that guava (amrood in Hindi) has been hailed as one of the super fruits as it provides several health benefits, it is extraordinarily rich in vitamin C, lycopene and antioxidants that are beneficial for skin.

Botanical Name         : Psidium Guajava

English Name             : Guava Leaves

Tamil Name                : கொய்யா  இலை, சிகப்பு கொய்யா / Koyya ilai , Segappu koyyaa

Hindi Name                : अमरूद  / Amrood

Malayalam Name     : പേര / Pera

Telugu Name              :   గోయ -పండు / Goya-pandu

Description

♦  Guava leaves are oblong to oval in shape and average 7-15 centimeters long and 3-5 centimeters wide. The leaves grow in an opposite arrangement, which means two leaves grow at the same point on either side of the stem, and have short petioles, or stalks that join the leaf to the stem.

♦  The surface of the deep green Guava leaf is wide and leathery with faint white veins and some light brown patches. Guava leaves are aromatic when crushed and have a scent similar to that of the guava fruit. Guava leaves grow on a small tree with wide-spreading branches and copper-colored flaking bark that reveals a green base.

Health Benefits of Guava Leaves

Weight Loss:

♦  Guava leaves aid in weight loss by preventing the complex starches from being converted into sugars.

♦  The carbs must be broken down in the liver for use by the body and guava leaves prevent the transition of carbohydrates to usable compounds.

Diabetics:

♦  It prevents the absorption of sucrose and maltose by the body, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. Drinking guava leaf tea for 12 weeks lowers the blood sugar levels without increasing insulin production.

Lower Cholesterol:

♦  Research has proved that drinking guava leaf tea for 3 months can lead to reduction in LDL or bad cholesterol and triglycerides without any adverse effect on good cholesterol. Besides, the guava leaves are a great liver tonic.

Diarrhea and Dysentery:

♦  Guava leaves are herbal remedy for diarrhea and dysentery. For treating diarrhea, boil 30 grams of guava leaves with a handful of rice flour in 1-2 glasses of water and drink this concoction twice a day.

Treatment of Toothaches, Sore Throats and Gum Disease:

♦  Due to their anti-inflammatory qualities, fresh guava leaves can relieve tooth ache, heal gum and mouth sores and treat sore throats when used for gargling.

♦  Guava leaves are used as an ingredient in toothpastes and mouth fresheners. Guava leaves can even be made into a natural paste at home for brushing the teeth and gums.

Dengue Fever:

♦  Guava leaves are considered a natural remedy for dengue fever. This is because guava leaf extract can increase the number of Platelets in the blood and is not toxic at all.

Prostate Cancer:

♦  Guava leaves can be beneficial in case of prostate cancer and enlargement.

Reduction of Allergies:

♦  Guava leaves prevent the release of histamine. Moreover, the compounds found in guava leaves are effective in blocking all allergic reactions.

Sperm Production:

♦  Consumption of guava leaf tea has proven to be effective in increasing sperm production, thus helping with conception.

Wounds and Infections:

♦  Guava leaves have great healing properties that can treat wounds such as cuts, impact abrasion etc.

♦  The antibacterial agents prevent infection and reduce inflammation of the uterus to accelerate the healing of wounds. Guava leaf tea can help in curing ear infections as well.

Guava Leaves Benefits For Skin

♦  When it comes to skincare, guava leaves can greatly help in improving your skin and treatment of various skin disorders.

Acne and Black spots:

♦  Acne and black spots are quite annoying as they adversely affect the appearance of your skin. Guava leaves are effective in eliminating acne and black spots from the skin.

♦  They contain an antiseptic that can kill acne causing bacteria. For this purpose, mash some guava leaves and apply it on the acne and dark spots. Rinse with water after sometime. This should be done daily until the skin is clear.

Removal of Blackheads:

♦  Treatment of blackheads, blend the guava leaves with little water and use it as a scrub on your nose to remove blackheads.

Anti-ageing Benefits:

♦  Guava leaves contain antioxidants which destroy the free radicals that damage your skin, thus protecting your skin from ageing as well as improving skin tone and texture.

♦  A decoction of mature guava leaves can be applied on the skin for tightening it.

Relieves Itching:

♦  Skin itching can lead to serious problem if not treated immediately. Guava leaves are an instant cure for getting rid of itchiness as they contain allergy blocking compounds.

Guava Leaves Benefits For Hair

♦  Being rich in nutrients and antioxidants, guava leaves help in promoting healthy hair growth.

Natural Remedy for Hair Loss:

♦  To stop hair loss, boil a handful of guava leaves in a liter of water for around 20 minutes. After cooling, apply it on your scalp and massage rigorously.

Side Effects:

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology:

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.