What are the effects and functions of guava tree roots

Guava is a tropical plant. Its fruit is edible and its roots can be used as medicine. It is said to be native to tropical areas of South America and later introduced to Southeast Asia and China. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Its roots can be harvested throughout the year and dried for medicinal purposes. So what are the effects and functions of it as medicine? I will show you how to do it in a moment.

1. Deworming

Guava root has a significant anthelmintic effect. It contains a large amount of alkaloids, which is a natural medicinal ingredient that has a significant effect on eliminating parasites in the human body. When the human body has various parasitic diseases, you can directly use the guava root and add water to boil it into a liquid medicine, and then take it orally, twice a day, which can eliminate the parasites in the body and excrete them out of the body.

2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects are also the main effects of dried guava. The alkaloids, alcohols and phenols it contains are all natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients. They have obvious inhibitory effects on staphylococci and hemolytic streptococci, as well as Shigella dysenteriae and Salmonella typhi in the human body. It can be used to treat common diseases such as human enteritis, tracheitis and pneumonia, with outstanding therapeutic effects.

3. Anti-virus

Guava root can also resist viruses after being used as medicine. It can inhibit the activity of many viruses. Drinking it directly in water after entering winter can inhibit the harm of influenza virus to the human body and effectively reduce the incidence of influenza. In addition, guava root can also reduce the pregnancy rate of women. Taking it in water can play a certain contraceptive role.

4. Astringent and antidiarrheal

Guava root can also be used as a medicine to astringe and stop diarrhea. It can be used to treat human enteritis and dysentery. It can not only eliminate inflammation in the intestines, but also relieve abdominal pain and diarrhea. In addition, guava root can also clear away heat and detoxify. It also has a certain effect on relieving toothache and mouth sores.