Guava Leaves

Me: Hello Everyone I am Eureka Angela E. Satorre a second year nursing

student from SOuthwestern University Phinma. So for this video I will be
demonstrating herbal preparation. So lets begin!

(video nga nag hunt ug herbal)

Me: So the herbal that I would be preparing today is guava.

Guava leaves are the leaves of the guava plant, which bears the scientific
name Psidium guajava or in the philippines we call it as Bayabas. Guava is
known for being rich in vitamins A and C. The flavonoids content of guava
leaves facilitates healing by lessening pain, swelling and inflammation. The
vitamin content of guava facilitates tissue repair and shield the cell against the
invasion of microorganisms by increasing collagen resistance.

(video nga nagkuha sa leaves) (while narrating)

Guava leaves contains powerful antibacterial compounds that work well for
healing of skin infections and even surgical wounds, plus it dries wounds,
helps inflammation and prevents further infections. Guava leaves can also
help with ear infection, stomach ache problems, dental problems, diarrhea,

(ipakita ang naka prepare nga guava leaves)

So in preparation for making guava as a herbal medicine as a decoction boil
fresh cup of guava leaves in three to four cups of water for 10 minutes. Strain
the decoction and let it cool.

Now using the decoction preparation you may also use it as an antiseptic
wash for treating wounds. Wash the wounds or the affected area atleast twice
a day.

For mouthwash gargle the guava leaves decoction as needed you can also
grind the leaves into paste,for treating gums swelling and tooth decay.

For skin disorders apply the poultice onto the affected area with a cotton ball
or pad.