Psidium guajava leaf extract (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 91770-12-6

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Psidium guajava extract is the fruit extract of the guava (djamboe), a tropical tree of the Myrtaeceae family. The extract is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an astringent and skin care agent.

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Guayava leaves contain 0.3% essential oil with eugenol, caryophyllene derivatives, 9-12% tanning agents, 6% fat, resin.

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sidium guajava is the parent plant of Folia Djamboe, a drug for which a WHO monograph exists. In naturopathy, the drug is used as an astringent for gastrointestinal catarrh.

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  1. Ammon H et al (2014). Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Berlin/Boston S 1430

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer