Description
A herbal tea made from guava leaves (Psidium guajava) from our Botanical Garden.
About Ecovillage Silimalombu
Ecovillage Silimalombu is a multi-generational farm of the Gultom family on Samosir Island, Lake Toba. Between mango trees up to 500 years old, a lush permaculture food forest has grown. Our products are made from plants grown there, without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and they are processed and packaged on site. More information: www.laketoba.net · Tokopedia: www.tokopedia.com/silimalombu
Product information
- Made from guava trees grown in the Ecovillage Silimalombu Botanical Garden. Net weight 25g in practical and hygienic stand-up pouch packaging with a ziplock.
Preparation
- Brew 1-2 teaspoons of dried Guava Leaf Tea with enough hot water (90-95°C).
- Let it steep for 5-7 minutes so the leaf essence is fully extracted.
- Strain and enjoy while warm. Honey or lemon may be added to taste.
- For a cold serving, add ice cubes after straining the tea.
Good to know: nutrition, traditional use and research
The statements below describe nutrition facts, traditional use and published research. They are not health claims for this product.
- Guava leaves have a long history of use in traditional medicine in many tropical countries, for example as a tea. This is a traditional use and has not been confirmed by sufficient scientific evidence.
- Guava leaves contain antioxidants and other nutrients.
- Some laboratory and animal studies have examined guava leaf extract: in rats in relation to diarrhea, in mice in relation to inflammation of the colon and antibody production, and in laboratory tests against bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella. These are early findings from cell and animal studies, and no health effect in people can be concluded from them.
- To make guava leaf tea, steep fresh or dried guava leaves in hot water for 5–10 minutes.
- Guava leaves are generally well tolerated, but side effects such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea can occur. If you experience any side effects, stop using guava leaves and consult a doctor.
Learn more about the plant in our Botanical Garden.
Important
- This product is a food or natural product. It is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take medication or have a health condition, please ask a doctor before use. Do not replace medical treatment with natural products.
- The information on this page is for general information only and is not medical advice.
