Fun fact! Guava leaves have been used in Thai folk medicine as a hair loss remedy, but recent research suggests that there may be some truth to this old practice.
Guava leaves have been used in Thai folk medicine as a hair loss remedy, but recent research suggests that there may be some truth to this old practice.
Source: Ruksiriwanich, W.; Khantham, C.; Muangsanguan, A.; Phimolsiripol, Y.; Barba, F.J.; Sringarm, K.; Rachtanapun, P.; Jantanasakulwong, K.; et al. Guava (Psidium guajava L.) leaf extract as bioactive substances for anti-androgen and antioxidant activities. Plants (Basel). 2022, 11 (24), 3514. DOI: 10.3390/plants11243514
Hard to compete with horseradish
January 10th 2025Fun fact! Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.