guava leaves extract

Guava leaves extract is a herbal preparation derived from the leaves of the Psidium guajava plant. It contains a rich array of bioactive compounds including flavonoids (such as quercetin and avicularin), phenolic acids (like gallic acid and chlorogenic acid), tannins, saponins, terpenoids, alkaloids, and essential oils. The mechanism of action is multifaceted due to its complex phytochemical profile; it exhibits antioxidant activity by scavenging free radicals, antimicrobial effects against various pathogens (notably Staphylococcus aureus), anti-inflammatory properties through inhibition of inflammatory mediators and enzymes such as collagenase and tyrosinase, antidiabetic effects via modulation of blood glucose levels possibly through inhibition of carbohydrate-digesting enzymes or enhancement of insulin sensitivity, lipid-lowering actions by improving cholesterol profiles, antidiarrheal activity likely due to antibacterial and astringent properties on gut mucosa, analgesic/antinociceptive effects for pain relief including menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea. Guava leaves extract has been studied in clinical trials for infectious diseases (including dental caries), mouth diseases such as periodontitis or sialorrhea (excessive salivation), type 2 diabetes management support, gastrointestinal disorders like diarrhea or gastroenteritis; it also shows potential in wound healing and cardiovascular health improvement[3][5][7][9][10].

Other names

guava leaf extractPsidium guajava leaf extractGLsGoiabeira leafGuayabo leaf