Bayabas soap is a powerful antiseptic used for washing wounds or sores.

Bayabas, or guava, as commonly seen in the backyards of Filipino homes in the country is a tropical plant known for its edible fruit and healing properties. It has grown around so well because it has always been regarded as a traditional remedy to treat varoius ailments.

Various research studies have proven that almost all of the parts of bayabas or guava has medicinal qualities and value, thus making it as one of the popular Philippine herbals. The bayabas or guava leaves decoction is recognized for its effectiveness to cure several ailments.

These include treatment of swollenness of the legs and other parts of the body, chronic diarrhea, gastroenteritis, uterine hemorrhage and others. The most common use of bayabas or guava leaves is for cleaning and disinfecting the wounds by rinsing the afflicted area with the leaves decoction. Likewise, its leaves aid in the treatment of dysentery and inflammation of kidneys. While the bark and leaves could be used as astringent, it can also be utilized as a good wash for uterine and vaginal problems.

TOPICAL USE ONLY

Reference sources:
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care