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Guava (Bayabas)
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The guava is a perennial shrub growing to about 25 ft. tall at maturity. It has oval to oblong leaves and bears white flowers, developing into green fruits that turns yellow in color when ripe. A common backyard plant, Bayabas is grown throughout the Philippines. The edible fruit is a good source of Vitamin C. The leaves are used for treating certain health problems.
Medicinal Uses:
- As cleaning agent, decoction of fresh leaves prevents infection in wounds.
- Also, decoction of leaves is effective for diarrhea and skin ulcers.
- Boiled fresh leaves are good ingredients for aromatic baths.
- Chewing fresh leaves help control gum swelling.
- Placing tightly rolled leaves into the nasal tract can stop nosebleeds.
News About Guava (Bayabas)
Guava Leaves for Hair Growth: How to Use This Ancient Beauty Remedy
- By Eba Khan
Winter mornings are beautiful; the dewy grass, foggy sky and piping hot masala chai. But as much as I love the season, I dread it for the beauty woes it brings along with it, particularly hair fall. It’s hard to put in words my struggle with hair fall over the years. From undergoing various salon treatments to using expensive hair products claiming to bring respite, I have tried it all. Yet none of them have brought me any luck. And just when I was giving up, I discovered a miraculous natural ingredient that seemed promising to bring back my crowning glory.
Guava leaves, yes, that’s right! Growing in abundance around you, these leaves have the ability to stop hair loss and make it grow back with vigour. Even if you are suffering from minor hair loss at the moment, you must not neglect it. Having to deal with it when it gets severe is not only stressful but expensive as well. So why not opt for a natural remedy that work’s great and is cheap at the same time? Like they say, prevention is better than cure.
- Benefits of Guava Leaves
Guava leaves are as great as the fruit, which is credited for being a powerhouse of nutrients and is widely popular too. Just like the fruit, the leaves too contain vitamin B and C, which help boost collagen activity required for hair growth.
Dr. Sapna V Roshni, Cosmetic Surgeon and Hair Specialist, Cocoona Centre for Aesthetic Transformation, says, “Its benefits are many fold. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties which help to maintain a healthy scalp. The vitamin C content improves collagen activity aiding in hair growth and the lycopene content gives protection from sun's UV rays. In short, guava leaves helps one to have a good hair growth solution without burning one's pocket.”
Dr. Anshul Jaibharat, a Delhi-based Nutritionist, says, "guava leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidants like vitamin C, and flavonoids such as quercetin that are known to bring about various benefits for our health and beauty."
- How to Use Guava Leaves
While most of us are unaware about the health benefits of guava leaves, it has been traditional medicine for centuries in Mexico and parts of South America. Including guava leaves in your regular hair care regime can help you see substantial hair growth. Besides its 100% natural, which mean that you needn’t worry about any harmful reaction.
You can use guava leaves to make a cup of tea and drink it regularly or make a lotion to apply it on your hair and scalp. Follow the steps below to make your very own guava leaf hair care solution that will battle hair fall and promote hair growth.
All you require is a handful of guava leaves, one litre of water and a pot for boiling the ingredients.
1. Start by boiling guava leaves in water for 20 minutes, strain the concoction and let it cool down to the room temperature. You must ensure that your hair is product free, so it might be best to use this solution after showering.
2. Once your hair is almost dry, section it and start applying the guava leaf solution. Massage the solution into your scalp for at least 10 minutes and ensure that it’s well spread. Massaging improves blood pressure, which helps the follicles receive more nutrition.
3. Pay extra attention to the roots and tips while you apply the solution. You can leave this solution on for up to two hours. Optionally, you can wrap your hair with a towel and sleep with it.
4. Rinse your hair with lukewarm water, and not hot water as it dries out your hair and scalp.
If you are facing a hair fall problem, use this guava leaf solution thrice a week. If you are using it to speed up hair growth and keep your hair shiny, use it twice a week.
Apart from this amazing remedy, eating guava supplies a number of vitamins and minerals to the body, and the unique constituent of this fruit also promotes better absorption of nutrients from the food, which helps in treating hair and scalp problems.
Note: If you are facing severe hair loss, please consult a doctor.
Your Guide to Carb Counts for Guava
- By Laura Dolson
There are many species of guava. In addition to common guava, there is also strawberry guava and pineapple guava or feijoa. The common guava has a light green or yellow skin, with flesh that ranges from white to pink or red to a deep salmon color. Known as a tropical fruit, its origin is uncertain although some texts list southern Mexico or Central America as its origin. It can now be found worldwide in warm climates, whether dry or humid, but cannot survive more than a short-lived frost.
- Carbohydrate and Fiber Counts for Guava
- ------------ Serving Size --------------------- Net Carbohydrate -------------------- Fiber ---------------------- Calories
- -------- 1/2 cup fresh guava --------------- 7 grams effective --------------- 4.5 grams fiber------------------ 61 calories
- ------------------------------------------------- (net) carbohydrate ----------------------------------------------------------
- ---------1 medium guava, including ------- 5 grams effective -------------- 3 grams fiber -------------------- 37 calories
- ----seeds and skin (about 2 ounces) ---- (net) carbohydrate --------------------------------------------------------------
- Glycemic Index for Guava
One scientific study of the glycemic index of guavas found it was around 33 for subjects with type 2 diabetes and 31 for healthy subjects, with no significant difference between the two groups. Estimated Glycemic Load of Guava
The glycemic load take into account both the glycemic index and the serving size. A glycemic load below 10 is considered to indicate the serving would have little effect on blood sugar or insulin.
- •1/2 cup guava: 4
- •1 medium guava, including seeds and skin (about 2 ounces): 2
- Health Benefits of Guava
Guavas are an excellent source of vitamin C, with one fruit providing over 200 percent of the daily requirement.
They are also a very good source of vitamin A, folate, potassium, magnesium, and copper. Guavas contain good amounts of phytonutrients, including carotenoids and polyphenols, which can protect cells from damage and may provide other health benefits.
- How to Eat Guava
After rinsing your entire guava under cold water, pat it dry with paper towels.
Cut it in half and slice it with a serrated knife as you should apple slices. The rind is edible as well as the flesh. Some people dip guava slices in salty condiments like soy sauce, sea salt, or even vinegar.
- Selecting the Best Guava
To choose the best guava, buying it just as it ripens is key. Just before it becomes ripe, guava can be hard outside, gummy inside, and very astringent. A ripe guava has a sweet odor and should be soft. They can be round, pear-shaped, or ovoid and can grow to two to four inches. Colors of the flesh inside can vary from pink to yellow to red. As long as your guava doesn't have blemishes and is between a light green to yellow color, you have a good pick. A slight tinge of pink is a guava picked at its peak.
- Guava Storage
Guavas have a very short shelf life. As little as two days after a soft, ripe guava is bought, it could go bad. You can keep it refrigerated for several days after slicing, but after that, it will go bad. You can also opt to freeze it and that will give you around eight months to enjoy it.
13 Great Benefits of Guava Juice
- (Steps To Health)
Have you ever tried guava? This tropical fruit is not only delicious, but also great for your health. Learn more about its benefits in this article!
Guava is one of the most nutrient rich fruits that nature has to offer. It has amazing benefits for the body, filled with phosphorus, niacin, potassium, vitamins A and B, iron, calcium, and folic acid.
There are too many good things about guava juice to describe here.
Guava is a tropical fruit that has more than 100 different varieties, including yellow, red, and white.
Although it’s usually eaten as a whole fruit, today we want to tell you about the benefits of drinking guava juice.
1. Fights mouth pain
Believe it or not, guava juice helps alleviate pain caused by certain conditions like stomatitis and inflammation of the gums.
• Just remember to brush your teeth thoroughly after you drink it, because it contains natural sugars that could accelerate tooth decay.
2. Reduces inflammation caused by acne
Guava juice contains anti-inflammatory and antiseptic compounds that help heal severe cases of acne.
• For the best results, apply it directly to the skin and rinse it once it dries.
Always be sure that the juice you use is completely natural, as the additives and sugars in commercial products can adversely affect your skin.
3. Provides stomach relief
There are two extreme intestinal conditions that guava juice can resolve: diarrhea and constipation.
• Thanks to its excellent contribution of fiber, a small glass of guava juice manages to activate and stabilize the function of your digestive system.
4. Losing weight
Regular consumption of guava juice helps you lose weight quickly and effectively.
• Because guava contains dietary fiber, it helps in the removal of toxins and fats.
• At the same time, it provides large amounts of energy to your cells.
5. Controls diabetes
Guava juice is excellent for keeping your blood sugar levels in good condition. This is because this juice actually increases insulin production.
It’s important to remove the skin from the fruit first, preparing the juice using some of the leaves from the plant itself but without any processed sugar.
You should also ensure that you don’t exceed the daily recommended amounts because while it does help control glucose, it also supplies the body with sugar.
6. Helps fight cancer
Guava contains a large amount of lycopene.
This is a powerful antioxidant that fights the free radicals in the body and decreases the chances of activating cancer cells.
7. Fights respiratory diseases
Consuming guava juice helps control disease epidemics that often occur during the winter or rainy season, like colds and the flu.
• This is because its high vitamin C content naturally strengthens your immune system.
8. Your skin will look radiant
Guava juice contains large quantities of vitamins A, E, B, and potassium. This provides you with antioxidants that protect the skin and keep it looking healthy, fresh, blemish-free, and toned.
• Drinking it on a regular basis will help you maintain a youthful appearance and prevent premature aging.
9. Prevents anemia
Thanks to its iron content, guava juice is ideal for fighting anemia.
Drink this juice if you feel very weak or have been diagnosed with anemia.
10. Helps your circulatory system
When you drink guava juice it protects your circulatory system in general:
- • Regulates blood pressure
- • Controls cholesterol levels
- • Keeps arteries and veins free from fatty deposits
- • All of this helps prevent heart disease.
11. Keeps your nervous system healthy
A healthy nervous system is very important, and thanks to the contribution of magnesium, guava can help you keep it in perfect condition.
It’s a good idea to drink a small glass of guava juice when your nervous system is having difficulties.
12. Boosts your immune system
Guava strengthens the immune system when you prepare it as a juice. It increases your white blood cell count and favors the production of enzymes that repair your cells.
13. Helps maintain a healthy brain
The high concentration of vitamin B6 and niacin in this juice guarantee better brain function through the proper flow of blood. This gives you a good amount of cognitive stimulation.
- Some recommendations when consuming guava juice
We could spend all day talking about the benefits of adding guava juice to your diet.
Remember, however, that nothing should be consumed in excess, so here are some tips for drinking guava juice correctly.
Don’t buy canned or bottled guava juice. The additives and preservatives negate its medicinal properties. Avoid adding refined sugars when you make this juice at home. When you do, you reduce the health benefits for your body. Don’t mix in too many other fruits. Ideally, drink pure guava juice. When you add other fruits it increases the amount of sugar and poses a risk to your glucose levels.
As you’ve seen, guava juice is a great option. Add it to your daily diet while taking the above recommendations into account.
8 Health Benefits of Eating Guavas
- (Healthline)
Guavas are a tropical superfruit originating in Central America.
They are oval in shape with light green or yellow skin and contain edible seeds.
They are amazingly rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. This remarkable nutrient content gives them many health benefits.
This article lists all the health benefits of guavas that are backed by scientific research.
1. Guava Extract and Guava Leaf Tea May Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels
There is some evidence that guava can improve blood sugar control.
Several test-tube and animal studies found guava extract reduced blood sugar levels, improved long-term blood sugar control and reduced insulin resistance.
This is good news for people with diabetes or those at risk.
A few studies involving humans have also shown impressive results.
One study of 19 people found that drinking guava leaf tea lowered blood sugar levels after a meal. The effects lasted for up to two hours .
Another study involving 20 people with type 2 diabetes found that drinking guava leaf tea reduced blood sugar levels after a meal by more than 10%.
- Bottom Line:
Guava extract may help improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes or those at risk.
A 12-week study of 120 people found that eating ripe guava before meals caused an overall decrease in blood pressure by 8–9 points, a reduction in total cholesterol by 9.9% and an increase in "good" HDL cholesterol by 8%.
This same effect has been seen in several other studies.
2. Eating More Guavas May Help Keep Your Heart Healthy
Guavas may help boost heart health in a number of different ways.
Many scientists believe that the high levels of antioxidants and vitamins in guava may help protect the heart against damage from free radicals.
The higher levels of potassium and soluble fiber in guavas are also thought to contribute to improved heart health.
Eating guavas has also been linked to lower blood pressure, a decrease in "bad" LDL cholesterol and a rise in "good" HDL cholesterol.
Since high blood pressure and high levels of LDL cholesterol are linked to higher risks of heart disease and stroke, adding
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