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A Comprehensive Review: Exploring the Diverse Biological Activities of Guava [Pisidium Guajava]
Abstract
Psidium guajava (L.) belongs to the family Mytraceae. It is vital fruit in tropical areas like India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and South America. The Guava is not only delicious fruit but also possesses various health benefits due to its rich phytochemical composition. The leaves of the guava plant have been studied for their fitness advantages which are attributed to their plethora of phytochemicals, such as quercetin, apigenin, guaijaverin, kaempferol, myricetin, gallic acid, catechin, chlorogenic acid, and caffeic acid. In present review, a variety of bioactivities of the Guava leaf extracts are mentioned. Considering the phytochemical profile and advisable outcomes of GLs, they can doubtlessly be used as an ingredient in the improvement of practical ingredients and pharmaceuticals. More special scientific trials need to be conducted to establish the efficacy of the GL extracts.Guava contains antibacterial, anti-malarial, anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-hyperglycemic, and antioxidant properties, among others. Several studies have revealed that guava contains a number of pharmacological active components that are responsible for a variety of biochemical activities, including antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, anti-oxidant, anti-pyretic, cardioactive, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, spasmolytic, and contractile effects. The review focuses on the bioactive compounds present in guava and their potential therapeutic effects.
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