Phytopharmacological overview of Psidium guajava Linn.

Anand, Arumugam Vijaya; Manikandan, .; Kumar, Vijaya; Kumar, Sampath; Pushpa,; Hedina, Agaath

doi:10.5530/pj.2016.4.3

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“…Lycopene and flavonoids are important antioxidants. They help in the cure of cancerous cells and help to prevent skin aging before time [27]. Guava can affect the myocardium inotropism [28].…”

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The phytochemistry and medicinal value of Psidium guajava (guava)

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Psidium guajava (guava) is well known tropic tree which is abundantly grown for fruit. Many countries have a long history of using guava for medicinal purposes. This plant finds applications for the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, gastroenteritis, hypertension, diabetes, caries and pain relief and for improvement in locomotors coordination. Its leaf's extract is being used as a medicine in cough, diarrhea, and oral ulcers and in some swollen gums wound. Its fruit is rich in vitamins A, C, iron, phosphorus and calcium and minerals. It contains high content of organic and inorganic compounds like secondary metabolites e.g. antioxidants, polyphenols, antiviral compounds, anti-inflammatory compounds. The phenolic compounds in guava help to cure cancerous cells and prevent skin aging before time. The presence of terpenes, caryophyllene oxide and p-selinene produces relaxation effects. Guava leaves contain many compounds which act as fungistatic and bacteriostatic agents. Guava has a high content of important antioxidants and has radio-protective ability. Quercetin is considered as most active antioxidant in the guava leaves and is responsible for its spasmolytic activity. Its ethyl acetate extract can stop the germ infection and thymus production. Guava possesses anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-plaque and anti-mutagenic activities. Guava extract shows antinociceptive activity and is also effective in liver damage inflammation and serum production. Ethanolic extract of guava can increase the sperm quality as well as quantity and can be used for the treatment of infertile males.

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“…Identification and isolation of promising compounds for the development of products are also needed. [ 130 ]…”

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Psidium guajava: A single plant for multiple health problems of rural Indian population

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The rural population in India faces a number of health problems and often has to rely on local remedies. Psidium guajava Linn. (guava), a tropical plant which is used as food and medicine can be used by rural communities due to its several medicinal properties. A literature search was undertaken to gauge the rural health scenario in India and compile the available literature on guava so as to reflect its usage in the treatment of multiple health conditions prevalent in rural communities. Towards this, electronic databases such as Pubmed, Science Direct, google scholar were scanned. Information on clinical trials on guava was obtained from Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Clinicaltrial.gov. The literature survey revealed that guava possesses various medicinal properties which have been reported from across the globe in the form of ethnobotanical/ethnopharmacological surveys, laboratory investigations and clinical trials. Besides documenting the safety of guava, the available literature shows that guava is efficacious against the following conditions which rural communities would encounter. (a) Gastrointestinal infections; (b) Malaria; (c)Respiratory infections; (d) Oral/dental infections; (e) Skin infections; (f) Diabetes; (g) Cardiovascular/hypertension; (h) Cancer; (i) Malnutrition; (j) Women problems; (k) Pain; (l) Fever; (m) Liver problems; (n) Kidney problems. In addition, guava can also be useful for treatment of animals and explored for its commercial applications. In conclusion, popularization of guava, can have multiple applications for rural communities.

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“…Phytochemical screening was carried out to assess the qualitative chemical composition of crude ethanolic extract of Psidium guajava. Standard screening tests using conventional protocol, procedure, and reagents were conducted using standard procedures to identify the constituents [23][24][25][26] .…”

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Assessment of Anthelmintic Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Psidium Guajava Leaves: An in-Vitro Design

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Yeedulapally²,

Palusam³

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Back ground: In the recent years, the use of herbal products has been increasing in developing countries. Psidium guajava Linn. (Guava), family: Myrtaceae is an important dietary plant used traditionally for medicinal purpose around the world. Objectives: The main objective of this research is to investigate the phytochemicals present in leaves and screen the anthelmintic activity of Psidium guajava leaves against Indian adult earthworms Pheretima posthuma. Method: The phytochemical screening was done by following standard protocols. The Anthelmintic assay was carried as per the method followed by Ajaiyeoba EO et. al, with minor modifications. Three concentrations (25, 50 and 100 mg/ml) of extract were studied, which involved for the determination of time of paralysis and time of death of the test worms. Results: It was found that ethanol extract of Psidium guajava leaves exhibited significant anthelmintic activity at high conc. (100 mg/ml). Albendazole in same concentration as that of extract was used as standard reference and saline water as control. Conclusion: Findings of the present investigations confirms that, the ethno-medicinal claim of anthelmintic activity of this plant is genuine. Therefore, it can be used as a source of natural anthelmintic and used in drug formulations for treatment of diseases.

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Phytopharmacological overview of Psidium guajava Linn.

Cited by 23 publications

References 61 publications

The phytochemistry and medicinal value of Psidium guajava (guava)

The phytochemistry and medicinal value of Psidium guajava (guava)

Psidium guajava: A single plant for multiple health problems of rural Indian population

Assessment of Anthelmintic Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Psidium Guajava Leaves: An in-Vitro Design

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