Guava Leaves Help Balance Blood Sugar Level In The Body Many people are aware of the benefits associated with guava fruits, but are most times unaware that its plant counterpart also provides several medicinal advantages. In this report, VICTOR OKEKE writes on the usefulness of guava leaves. Guava leaves are known to give relief from several health conditions because they contain certain chemical compounds like flavonoids, polyphenols, and carotenoids (substances that slow or prevent the removal of other useful chemicals from the body) which make them useful in treating many diseases and conditions. First, guava leaf extract is useful in body weight reduction by preventing complex starches that are consumed in our daily diet from converting into sugars. It prevents the transition of carbohydrates to usable compounds when being broken down in the liver. When the guava leaf is taken for several months, it can reduce bad cholesterol without having any negative effect on the good cholesterol in the body. This claim may have been proven by a study published in Nutrition and Metabolism, where participants who consumed guava leaf tea had results of lower cholesterol and lipoprotein levels. The leaf also provides individuals with diabetes the benefit of slowing down the sugar absorption into the body by offering the body high levels of fibre. A study done by Microbial Research found that taking guava leaf extracts subdues high blood sugar levels and can prevent Type 2 diabetes. Research studies have supported the use of guava leaves in treating diarrhea. There are several ways of using the leaf to treat diarrhea. It can be taken either as a tea or by adding a few drops of the essential oil form into a cup of warm water then drinking it. When the extract is taken as an essential oil, it provides the body with astringent that binds up loose bowels to treat diarrhea. These astringents provide anti-bacterial and disinfectant properties which helps in removing extra mucus from the body. Guava leaves also provided the body with antioxidants. Researchers found that the leaf extract has antioxidant properties that can help remove free radicals in the body. These free radicals are produced naturally during cellular metabolism and can attach themselves to healthy cells that can lead to cellular damage or even cell death. It also helps in the treatment of cataract. The guava extract contains quercetin which is a chemical compound that helps block enzymes that are contributors to building sorbitol- the sugar that makes the cloudy white clusters that can cause cataracts. To benefit from the guava plant, Herbwisdom recommends that it is best to use the young leaves found early on the fruit and convert it into ingestible forms. You can convert it to tea by soaking the tender leaves in a moderate amount of boiling water. The tea can be taken after it had cooled off.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:36:07 +0000
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