12 Guava leaves per bag.
Fresh leaves grown in Hyde Park, MA
 
Functional Benefits:
May lower blood sugar
Antimicrobial
Antifungal  
Antioxidant rich
Anti-diabetic, antidiarrheal, lipid-lowering, and hepatoprotective activities
 
How to Prepare:
For two servings :
Bring two cups of water to a boil
Add four leaves to the boiling water. Tear or cut the leaves to release more flavor 
Reduce to a simmer and cover
Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes
Strain and enjoy!
 
This tea can be enjoyed iced or hot.
Store leaves in the fridge for up to two weeks or dry the leaves to lengthen their shelf life
 
Research:
Deguchi, Yoriko, and Kouji Miyazaki. “Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects of guava leaf extract.” Nutrition & metabolism vol. 7 9. 2 Feb. 2010, doi:10.1186/1743-7075-7-9
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2831039/
Lutterodt, G D et al. “Antimicrobial effects of psidium guajava extract as one mechanism of its antidiarrhoeal action.” The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS vol. 6,2 (1999): 17-20.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3329747/
Ryu, Nae Hyung et al. “A hexane fraction of guava Leaves (Psidium guajava L.) induces anticancer activity by suppressing AKT/mammalian target of rapamycin/ribosomal p70 S6 kinase in human prostate cancer cells.” Journal of medicinal food vol. 15,3 (2012): 231-41. doi:10.1089/jmf.2011.1701
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22280146/ 
 
For more information about Guava Leaves: https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/guava_leaves_8500.php 
 
 
 
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