cultures, a tea made from the leaves has been consumed when people experience occasional stomach discomfort or loose stools.
Some laboratory and small human studies have investigated guava-leaf preparations in relation to digestive health, but the evidence is not strong enough to consider guava leaves a replacement for appropriate medical treatment.
If diarrhea is severe, persistent, or accompanied by dehydration, fever, blood, or significant pain, medical advice is more important than relying on herbal remedies.
Possible Effects on Blood Sugar
Another area of interest is blood-glucose regulation.
Research has explored
