Guava leaf powder is a powerful natural product used for digestion, blood sugar support, skin care, and overall wellness. Making it at home is easy, inexpensive, and ensures you get a pure, chemical-free powder.
Here’s a friendly, step-by-step guide you can follow.
What You Need
- Fresh guava leaves (young, healthy leaves work best)
- Clean water
- A tray or flat surface
- Oven OR sunlight for drying
- Grinder/blender
- Airtight jar for storage
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Select Fresh Leaves
Pick clean, green, healthy guava leaves.
Avoid:
- Yellow leaves
- Moldy spots
- Leaves near busy roads (pollution)
If picking from a tree, choose young, tender leaves—they have the highest nutrients.
2. Wash Thoroughly
Rinse the leaves under running water to remove dust, dirt, and insects.
Optional: Soak for 5 minutes in a bowl of water with a splash of vinegar to kill bacteria.
Rinse again with clean water.
3. Dry the Leaves Completely
This step is essential. Leaves must be 100% dry before grinding, or the powder will spoil.
Option A – Sun Drying (Best & Most Natural)
- Spread the leaves on a clean tray or cloth.
- Place them in direct sunlight for 2–3 days.
- Turn them over once a day for even drying.
The leaves are ready when they feel crispy and break easily.
Option B – Oven Drying (Faster)
- Set the oven to 50–60°C (120–140°F).
- Spread leaves on a baking tray.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, checking frequently.
Do NOT burn them—burnt leaves lose their benefits.
4. Grind Into Fine Powder
Once fully dry, place the leaves into a:
- Grinder
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
Blend until smooth and powdery.
If needed, sift the powder through a fine strainer to remove larger pieces.
5. Store Properly
Put the powder into an airtight glass jar.
Keep it in a:
- Cool
- Dry
- Dark place (away from sunlight)
Stored correctly, guava leaf powder stays fresh for 6–12 months.
How to Use Guava Leaf Powder
1. Tea
- 1 teaspoon powder
- 1 cup hot water
- Steep 5–10 minutes
Good for digestion, immunity, and blood sugar support.
2. Skin Mask
- Mix powder with honey or aloe
- Apply 10–15 minutes
- Rinse
Helps acne, dark spots, and inflammation.
3. Hair Rinse
- Add powder to warm water
- Strain
- Rinse hair
Supports hair growth and reduces dandruff.
A Simple, Powerful Natural Remedy
Making guava leaf powder at home is easy, clean, and gives you a natural product with incredible benefits for health, skin, and wellness.
Let me know if you’d like recipes using the powder!
