Phytochemical Investigation and Antimicrobial Activities of Jordanian Psidium guajava Raw Fruit Peel Extract using Soxhlet and Microwave Extraction Methods

Conclusion: Optimization of the extraction method used is required in order to increase the content of the polar portion in the extract, which showed to have the highest antimicrobial activity. These data can be utilized in developing combined remedies composed of synthetic antibiotics with phytochemicals obtained from P. guajava peel extracts, which can be used for different purposes; such as functional food development and in food preservative.
Source: Research Journal of Medicinal Plant - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research