It looks like a pear, tastes like grapefruit.  Its leaves are a valuable treasure.  They solve a popular problem

It looks like a pear, tastes like grapefruit. Its leaves are a valuable treasure. They solve a popular problem

Guava is a popular tropical fruit. Its shape and color resembles a pear. Its flesh is edible, but has a specific smell and taste. Few people know that another part of the plant is equally valuable. You will find it useful in your daily care. Where to buy guava leaves?

Guava is also known as guava, guava, guava, goyava and psydia. It naturally occurs in the Caribbean, Central and South America. It has oval leaves, white flowers with numerous stamens and edible fruits. They may be round or pear-shaped. The skin is thin and delicate. Depending on the species, its color is light green, yellow, red or pink.

What properties does guava have? It’s better than oranges

Guava pulp is juicy, reddish and has a similar smell to grapefruit. It contains small edible seeds. The fruit is famous for being very healthy. It contains a lot of vitamin C, even 5 times more than oranges. In addition, it is rich in vitamin A and B vitamins, pectin, folic acid, beta-carotene, potassium, calcium and iron.

No wonder guava extract is so often used in the cosmetics industry. It is most often used as a tonic and astringent. It has brightening properties, eliminates discolorations and delays skin aging. It evens out the skin tone and gives it a radiant complexion.

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Guava leaves: where to buy? They are good for acne and more

Guava leaves also have caring properties. They help in the fight against skin imperfections. A paste made of crushed leaves and a little water should be applied to spots on pimples or on the entire face in the form of a mask. You only need to use it twice a week for 20 minutes to notice a difference in the condition of your skin. Before applying the product, do an allergy test on your hands. A mixture of boiled guava leaves is very good for hair loss. Leave it to cool, strain, rub it into your scalp and wait an hour. Then wash your strands with shampoo as usual. Guava leaves can be purchased in health food stores, aquarium stores and supplement stores. The price for a 50 g package is approximately PLN 15.

Source: Gazeta

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