A Comprehensive Examination About Guava: Assessment of Guava's Medical Effects

Authors

  • Ashutosh Pathak 1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017 2Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Desh Deepak Panday Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Yasraj institute of Pharmacy, Baghamau, Gomati Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India – 226010
  • Salman Ahmad Khan Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India – 226017
  • Sanjay Kumar Yadav Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India – 226017
  • Sunil Kumar Yadav Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India – 226017
  • Kritika Shukla Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India – 226017
  • Riya Vissen Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India – 226017
  • Ashish Asthana arrier Ayurveda medical college & Research Centre, IIM road Ghailla, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India – 226020
  • Pavan Kumar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India – 226017

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59436/jsiane.295.2583-2093

Keywords:

Guava, hepatoprotective, varsities, products, growth, photosynthesis

Abstract

Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a tropical fruit indigenous to region of South America. This plant mainly relates to the Myrtaceae family as well-known plant. Guava is a more nutritious alternative since, unlike the rest of the fruit, it is not chemically processed. Guava is widely known for its culinary value. Around the world, it has commonly been utilized as a homoeopathic medicine to cure a wide range of illnesses. Tannins, quercetin, ursolic acid, saponins, lectins, beta-sitosterol, guajanoic acid, carotenoid, amritoside and uvanol are some of the useful chemical constituents in guava. Among its many health benefits, guava has antiseptic, anti-viral, against tussive, against inflammation, against cancer, against hyperglycaemia, as well as anti-oxidant qualities. Approximately 150 guava species are found worldwide, with the common guava, peer guava, cattley guavas being most popular ones. According to guava's nutrient profile, it is high in specific elements, such as protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins, which improve the well-being of people. Guava includes several pharmacologically functional elements that are in charge of a range of physiochemical actions, according to multiple research projects, effects that are covered in more detail in the review, including antipyretic medication, cardiogenic, liver protective, immune-modulation, spasmolytic, and muscular actions.

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2025-03-01

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A Comprehensive Examination About Guava: Assessment of Guava’s Medical Effects. (2025). Journal of Science Innovations and Nature of Earth, 5(1), 12-15. https://doi.org/10.59436/jsiane.295.2583-2093

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