5 reasons you should never throw away guava leaves

Portia Arthur 11:05 - 01 April 2016

Guava fruit and leaves

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

Did you know that your skin and hair can benefit immensely from guava leaves? However, we mostly eat the fruit and discard its leaves.

Scroll through to find out why guava leaves is good for your skin.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.