Usually villagers drink squeezed guava leaves if they are vomiting or when they are seeking inspiration. From this traditional remedy, Dr Soeprapto Ma'at, a chemist who is involved in herbal medicines, has been carrying out clinical trials on the benefits of these leaves since five years ago. This lecturer from the Medicine Faculty of Airlangga University is also researching red guava seeds which are known to help patients recover from dengue feve