ABSTRACT:
Regardless of their origin, natural bioactive compounds have always been important as cutting-edge medicinal treatments. They offer tremendous therapeutic capabilities in addition to having a significant direct and indirect impact on human health. Throughout the world, fruit species are widely regarded and heavily consumed. Epidemiologic data confirms the link between a high fruit intake and a low risk of developing chronic diseases. There are various biological reasons why eating fruits may help to minimize or avoid chronic diseases. Vitamins, minerals, fibre, and a variety of other kinds of biologically active substances are all present in fruits, making them important sources of nutrients and energy. An indigenous fruit to the tropics of North America, guava is used commercially for its flavour, scent, and taste. There have been many reported pharmacological uses for it, including the antibacterial properties of its leaves and the use of fresh fruit and tea made from its leaves to cure diabetes mellitus, diarrhoea, dysentery, and many other conditions. Guava, however, is also a promising source of natural antioxidants that might be exploited in the creation of new formulations for a variety of medicinal purposes due to its rich content. Quercetin, kaempferol, and schottenol, among many other phenolic components, are abundant in the guava extract. Each ingredient in guava extract has biological impacts, primarily antioxidant qualities.
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Bahadur Thorat, Prashant Pangrikar. Exploring Guava Fruit (Psidium guajava L.): A Promising Antioxidant Source. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.2024; 16(4):282-6. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00052
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Bahadur Thorat, Prashant Pangrikar. Exploring Guava Fruit (Psidium guajava L.): A Promising Antioxidant Source. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.2024; 16(4):282-6. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00052 Available on: https://rjpponline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-16-4-16
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