Vol. 11, Issue 1, Part A (2025)
Benefits of guava leaves: A comprehensive review
Benefits of guava leaves: A comprehensive review
Author(s)
Eshikha Mondal and Shreyasi Das
Abstract
One of the most significant food crops and medicinal plants in tropical and subtropical regions is Psidium guajava. The tree, which is a member of the Myrtaceae family, is primarily grown in tropical and subtropical nations. Because of its rich nutritional and botanical compounds profile, pharmacological research has demonstrated that this plant is not only a fruit source but also has beneficial benefits against a range of chronic conditions. The leaves of the guava plant (Psidium guajava) are nutrient-rich and a valuable addition to food. It is packed with macro and micronutrients that have a variety of therapeutic benefits, including the ability to treat diabetes, heart disease, cancer, diarrhoea, anaemia, and digestive issues. The pharmacological properties of guava leaves are widely documented; these properties include antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, organo-protective, wound-healing, and anti-diabetic properties. Guava leaves have not been shown to interact in any harmful, mutagenic, or aberrant ways. In order to direct future research toward identifying specific bioactive components, the current review’s objective was to gather findings from in vitro and in vivo investigations conducted using guava leaves over the past ten years and relate the outcomes to their therapeutic uses. Researchers’ ongoing efforts are revealing new medical properties linked to Psidium guajava, which expands our knowledge of its possible advantages.