Guava (Psidium guajava) Oil

Sherazi, Syed Tufail Hussain; Mahesar, Sarfaraz Ahmed; Arain, Anam; Sirajuddin, Sirajuddin

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-12473-1_27

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“…Depending on the cultivar, the fruit can be ovoid or pear-shaped; have a green, yellow, or red skin and white-, pink-, or red-colored fleshy pulp; and range in size from as small as an apricot to as large as a grapefruit (Figure 11). Edible oil is obtained from the seeds [337], and extracts from the fruit are included in various cosmetic products such as shampoos to confer a pleasantly fresh scent [338].…”

Section: Myrtaceae-psidium Guajava Lmentioning

confidence: 99%

Traditional Plant-Based Treatments of Fungal Infections in the Republic of Suriname (South America): Phytochemical and Pharmacological Rationales

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2022

Traditional Plant-Based Forms of Treatment of Fungal Infections in Suriname - Phytochemical and Pharmacological Rationale

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Fungi are unicellular or multicellular thick-walled eukaryotic organisms that are not capable of photosynthesis and are placed in a biological kingdom of their own. They are ubiquitous in our environment, and include tens of thousands, perhaps even millions of species of yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. Together with bacteria, fungi are the principal decomposers of plant materials such as cellulose and lignin, fulfilling vital ecological functions in all terrestrial habitats. Some species of fungi are also of major importance in households (for instance, as foods such as edible mushrooms), medicine (for instance, as producers of antibiotics such as penicillin), and industry (for instance, for making bread, wine, and cheese). About 300 fungal species cause infections in humans, varying from relatively harmless skin complaints such as pityriasis versicolor to potentially life-threatening systemic syndromes such as candidiasis. Fortunately, a broad armamentarium of efficacious antifungal drugs has been developed, ranging from topical nystatin to parenteral amphotericin B. In addition, most, if not all traditional medical systems throughout the world have identified a large assortment of plant-based remedies for treating these infections. This also holds true for the multi-ethnic and multicultural Republic of Suriname (South America), where plant-based traditional medicines are abundantly used, either alone or in conjunction with allopathic medications. This monograph extensively addresses nine plants that are traditionally used for treating fungal infections in Suriname, and explains the phytochemical and pharmacological rationales for these applications. These sections are preceded by some general observations about the Fungal Kingdom; a few words about the characteristics of fungi, their taxonomy, and their significance to humans; information about fungal infections as well as the available forms of treatment; and some details about Suriname including health aspects, the health care structure, and the main fungal infections in the country. The monograph is concluded with an evaluation of the status of the Surinamese herbal antifungal substances and the previsions of developing them into mainstream antifungal formulations.

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Section: Myrtaceae-psidium Guajava Lmentioning

confidence: 99%

Traditional Plant-Based Treatments of Fungal Infections in the Republic of Suriname (South America): Phytochemical and Pharmacological Rationales

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2022

Traditional Plant-Based Forms of Treatment of Fungal Infections in Suriname - Phytochemical and Pharmacological Rationale

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Psidium guajava L.: From byproduct and use in traditional Mexican medicine to antimicrobial agent

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Mexico is one of the largest guava producers in the world, so it has access to a huge amount of waste and byproducts obtained after the industrial processing of the fruit. This review discusses the potential recovery of this residue for its application as an antimicrobial agent, considering the phytochemical composition, the bioactivity reported in-vivo and in-vitro, and the toxicology of the plant. Nowadays there is a growing demand for more natural and safer products, so the use of guava extracts is an interesting initiative, especially due to its availability in the country, its wide variety of traditional uses, and its phytochemical profile. This review highlights the importance and potential antimicrobial use of this plant in today's world.

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Guava (Psidium guajava) Oil

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References 31 publications

Traditional Plant-Based Treatments of Fungal Infections in the Republic of Suriname (South America): Phytochemical and Pharmacological Rationales

Traditional Plant-Based Treatments of Fungal Infections in the Republic of Suriname (South America): Phytochemical and Pharmacological Rationales

Psidium guajava L.: From byproduct and use in traditional Mexican medicine to antimicrobial agent

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