Guava: phytochemical composition of a potential source of antioxidants for cosmetic and/or dermatological applications

• Main Authors: Bruna Galdorfini Chiari-Andréo (Author), Eliane Trovatti (Author), Joana Marto (Author), Maria Gabriela José de Almeida-Cincotto (Author), Ana Melero (Author), Marcos Antonio Corrêa (Author), Leila Aparecida Chiavacci (Author), Helena Ribeiro (Author), Teresa Garrigues (Author), Vera Lucia Borges Isaac (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 2017-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a native fruit of the American tropics with commercial applications for its taste, flavor and aroma. Numerous pharmacological uses have been described for it, such as the antiseptic effect of its leaves, the use of the fresh fruit and tea from its leaves for th...