Abstract
The phytochemical screening, and anti-bacterial activities of the hydro-methanolic leaves extract of Psidium guajava using standard screening methods such as disc diffusion methods. The secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, phenols , saponins, and tannins were present in Psidium guava extract in phytochemical screening, It also showed dose dependent antibacterial activities against almost all the test organisms. Results denote the antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava leaves extract
Highlights
The roots, bark, and leaves extract of Guava or Psidium guajava are used to treat various ailments in folk medicine. Morton (1987)
The ripe fruit is mildly laxative and the unripe fruit is indigestible Conway (2001). It is the remedy for diarrhea in folk medicine Wei et al (2000)
Present study showed that Psidium guajava leaves extract caused antimicrobial activity against gram positive and gram-negative bacteria
Summary
The roots, bark, and leaves extract of Guava or Psidium guajava are used to treat various ailments in folk medicine. Morton (1987). The roots, bark, and leaves extract of Guava or Psidium guajava are used to treat various ailments in folk medicine. The fruits of Psidium guajava contain vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, calcium and phosphorus Iwu (1993). It has 5 times richer in vitamin C than oranges Conway (2001). The ripe fruit is mildly laxative and the unripe fruit is indigestible Conway (2001). It is the remedy for diarrhea in folk medicine Wei et al (2000)
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