Vol. 8, Issue 1, Part A (2026)

Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an evergreen tree from the Myrtaceae family, native to Mexico and Central America. This fruit is typically found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout several countries. Guava is a great source of minerals and vitamins such as vitamins C, B, and potassium. Lycopene, manganese, iron, fibre, and calcium. Guava plant parts, including fruit and leaves, offer nutritional and medical benefits. Extracts from guava fruits and leaves can improve health. It exhibits numerous therapeutic qualities, including anticancer, antimalarial, antiobesity, antifungal, antibacterial, antidiabetic, and antihypertensive characteristics. The leaves contain phytochemicals that can alleviate coughs and colds. Nutraceuticals, including caffeic acid, gallic acid, flavonoids, apigenin, and hyperin, are believed to offer health advantages.