Guava Leaves for Blood Sugar Control: Nature’s Gift for Diabetics

The most popular and effective way to use  guava leaves is by making guava leaf  tea, but there are several methods:

  Guava Leaf Tea
This is the most common method and one of the easiest.

Ingredients:

5–7 dried or fresh guava leaves
2 cups of water
Instructions:

Rinse fresh leaves (if using) to remove surface dirt.
Boil 2 cups of water in a small pot.
Add the guava leaves and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
Strain and let it cool slightly.
Drink 1 cup before meals once or twice daily.

 Optional Tip: Add a cinnamon stick during boiling for added flavor and extra blood sugar support.
 Guava Leaf Powder
You can also grind dried leaves into a fine powder and use it in various ways.

How to Make Powder:

After drying, crush the leaves by hand or blend them in a spice grinder until fine.
Store in an airtight jar.
How to Use:

Mix ½ teaspoon into smoothies, yogurt, or warm water with lemon.