Abstract
- Background
The guava (Psidium guajava) has long been valued across traditional and ethnobotanical systems for its remarkable variety of pharmacological characteristics. The plant contains a rich array of bioactive chemicals distributed throughout its leaves, fruit, and bark, which significantly enhance its potential for therapeutic applications in modern medicine and functional nutrition.
- Objective
The primary objective of this review is to compile and synthesize the most recent scientific information regarding the pharmacological properties of guava, with a specific emphasis on its anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity, antioxidant, antidiarrheal, and antidiabetic properties, as well as its capacity to treat dental ailments and safely increase hemoglobin levels within the human body.
- Methods
To comprehensively assess the potential health benefits derived from guava, an exhaustive review of in vitro, in vivo, and human clinical investigations was conducted, evaluating extraction methodologies, bioactive constituents, and associated physiological endpoints.
- Results
Phytochemical evaluations reveal that the primary driver of guava's robust bioactivity is its high concentration of flavonoids and phenolic compounds. Extensive empirical evidence strongly supports its application in the prevention and management of diverse chronic and infectious diseases. Furthermore, the medicinal potential of incorporating guava extracts and components into functional meals demonstrates highly encouraging outcomes.
- Conclusion
The guava fruit possesses a remarkably wide range of therapeutic properties and is exceptionally rich in essential nutrients. While current preclinical and clinical research appears highly promising, further large-scale human trials remain necessary to definitively confirm therapeutic efficacy, optimize standardized dosing regimens, and guarantee long-term safety.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12466288/