A Review on the Beneficial Properties of Guava Plant

Abstract

Guava has much nutritional value throughout the world. Many beneficial compounds from plant such as, Isoflavonoids, Guaijaverin, Gallic acid, Catechin, Rutin, Naringenin, Quercetin epicathechin, Kaempferol flavonoids, Lecithin, Quercetin, Guaijaverin, & Isoflavonoids exhibits good potential activity against different diseases. A diverse and beneficial package of nutrition is present in guava fruit. Carbonyl compounds present in fruit give it a special odor.  Fruit contains manganese, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, iron, vitamins A and C. The leaf, fruits, seeds, bark are very useful against blood pressure, cancer, diabetes and gastrointestinal problems. Various diseases like   anorexia, aches, bacterial infections, toothache, ulcers, coughs, diarrhea, worms, spasms, sprains,  wounds ,boils, menstrual problems, colic, convulsions, colds, dysentery, dyspepsia, nausea, , tonic, bowel disorders, fever, gingivitis,  bronchitis, catarrh, hemorrhoids, itch, jaundice, stomach problems,  cholera, chorea, edema, epilepsy, nephritis, respiratory problems, rheumatism, scabies, painful or sensitive condition of the throat, swelling, Germicidal & Astringent can be cured by guava. The pharmacological potential properties (antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-diabetes, and ant-diarrheal) of most important parts of Guava plant have been discussed in this review article.