Psidium guajava L.: A Systematic Review of the Multifaceted Health Benefits and Economic Importance

The lifestyle changes observed in recent years are related to the increase in the chronic diseases that have become the main causes of mortality and increased expenditure on systems worldwide. Psidium guajava L. (guava) has several medicinal properties, e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti...

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Published in:Food reviews international 2023-08, Vol.39 (7), p.4333-4363
Main Authors: Takeda, Larissa Naomi, Laurindo, Lucas Fornari, Guiguer, Elen Landgraf, Bishayee, Anupam, Araújo, Adriano Cressoni, Ubeda, Lara Cristina Casadei, Goulart, Ricardo de Alvares, Barbalho, Sandra Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anorexia
Biocompatibility
Biomedical materials
cancer
Cardiovascular diseases
Cholera
Chronic illnesses
diabetes
Diabetes mellitus
Diarrhea
Drug interaction
Dysentery
Economic importance
Food industry
Fruits
Gastroenteritis
guava
health benefits
hypertension
In vivo methods and tests
Inflammation
Laryngitis
Mutagenicity
Psidium guajava
Respiratory diseases
Seeds
Skin diseases
Toxicity
Ulcers
Vegetable oils
Waterborne diseases
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Summary:The lifestyle changes observed in recent years are related to the increase in the chronic diseases that have become the main causes of mortality and increased expenditure on systems worldwide. Psidium guajava L. (guava) has several medicinal properties, e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, which could be useful for the prevention and treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. This study aimed to review the effects of P. guajava on human health and evaluate the commercial importance of the fruit. PubMed, EMBASE, and COCHRANE databases were searched, and PRISMA guidelines were followed. Studies have reported that the bioactive phytochemicals of P. guajava can treat respiratory disorders, gastroenteritis, diarrhea and dysentery, wounds, ulcers, rheumatic pain, toothache, anorexia, cholera, laryngitis, and skin disorders. Therefore, the use of P. guajava contributes to reducing the risk of or treati3ng several chronic diseases. It is also important for the economy of several countries that produce the fruit. It is noteworthy that this plant is safe for consumption since in vivo tests did not show toxicity, and mutagenicity, in addition to the low potential for drug interactions. The by-products of the fruit (seeds and skin) show future application in the food and cosmetic industries.
ISSN:8755-9129
1525-6103
DOI:10.1080/87559129.2021.2023819