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Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Goodness

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbal Goodness with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea and digestive upset, blood sugar support, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Guava leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This is a straightforward single-ingredient product: one active ingredient, organic guava leaf extract, in a liquid form. The extract is suspended in organic vegetable glycerin and purified water.

Guava leaf extract is the traditional part of the guava plant used in supplements — different from eating fresh guava fruit, which is a common food. The inactive ingredients here are the glycerin and water that make up the liquid base.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: promote healthy blood sugar and heart support.
  • We looked for evidence on: blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular health, cholesterol management, gastrointestinal function.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish whether guava leaf extract works for any of its claimed uses. We don't have reliable data on its effects for diarrhea, gingivitis (gum inflammation), hypertension (high blood pressure), or knee pain.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — just that the data we have isn't strong enough to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Guava

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Orally, guava leaf extract may cause transient abdominal pain or nausea in some people. If applied to the skin, it can cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation), and there's a report of it worsening eczema in one person who bathed with guava leaf tea.

Guava fruit as food is generally well tolerated, but concentrated leaf extracts and supplements are less studied overall. There isn't enough safety information on leaf supplements to be fully confident, so caution is warranted if you're considering regular use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Guava

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Guava.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs like glimepiride, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist first — guava leaf extract may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and your dose may need adjusting.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is a single guava leaf extract in liquid form. If you take blood sugar medications, you'll want to talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it, because guava may lower your blood sugar further.

For other uses, the evidence isn't established in our data. Check your exact medications before you begin.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 11, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Goodness
Barcode (UPC) 798304451962
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 261311
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1.2 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.2 mL
Servings per container
24
UPC/BARCODE
798304451962
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Guava leaf extract2.4 mL--

Other ingredients: organic Vegetable Glycerin, organic Guava, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Formula

Guava Leaf Extract is a gentle and natural way to promote healthy blood sugar, support a healthy heart and improve gastrointestinal functions.

Approved Keto Friendly

Certified Kosher by Earth Kosher.

General Statements

100% Women Owned, 10% of Profits & Ethical trade

Visit HerbalGoodnessCo.com to learn more

Questions or Comments? Instagram @herbalgoodnessco Twitter @herbal_goodness

Formulation

Made with non-GMO ingredients

Sleep Aid & Blood Sugar Support

USDA Organic

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Seals/Symbols

Packaged in the USA

USDA Organic

EarthKosher

Storage

Warning: Store tightly closed in a cool dry place.

Precautions

Do not use if inner seal or tamper evident seal is broken.

If pregnant or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this herbal product.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1/4 tsp (1.2mL) 2 to 3 times a day with food.

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Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1.2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container24 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Guava leaf extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
2.4 mL per serving

Guava is a tropical fruit tree whose leaves and fruit have a long history of folk use for diarrhea, blood sugar, and general wellness. The fruit is a...

Organic Guava leaf extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Guava, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

organic Guava leaf extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Animal research shows that guava leaf extract or guava fruit can have hypoglycemic effects. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Medication dose adjustments may be necessary. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract, from the product label.

Herbal Goodness

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Name
Herbal Goodness
Street Address
2150 S. Central Expressway Suite 200
City
McKinney
State
TX
ZipCode
75070
Phone Number
1-800-820-4829
Web Address
www.herbalgoodnessco.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness: Common Questions

Does Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
Yes — guava leaf extract is rated likely safe during lactation. That said, guava leaf supplements are less studied overall than guava fruit as a food, so if you have specific concerns about your situation, a quick check with your pharmacist or doctor is a good idea.
What are the side effects?
Taken by mouth, some people report transient abdominal pain or nausea. If you apply it to skin, it can cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation), and in one reported case it worsened eczema, though that's uncommon.
Does this actually work for diarrhea, high blood pressure, or gum disease?
We don't have reliable evidence in our data to say either way. The science on guava leaf extract for those uses isn't established enough for us to make a claim.
Why is this a liquid extract instead of a whole leaf?
A liquid extract concentrates the active compounds from the leaf into a smaller volume, making it easier to dose and consume. The trade-off is that concentrated supplements like this one are less studied for safety than guava as a whole food.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Guava Leaf Liquid Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Guava 7 references
  1. Lozoya, X., Reyes-Morales, H., Chavez-Soto, M. A., Martinez-Garcia, Mdel C., Soto-Gonzalez, Y., and Doubova, S. V. Intestinal anti-spasmodic effect of a phytodrug of Psidium guajava folia in the treatment of acute diarrheic disease. J Ethnopharmacol 2002 PubMed
  2. Obi M, Miyazaki Y, Yokozeki H, Nishioka K. Allergic contact dermatitis due to guava tea. Contact Dermatitis. 2001;44(2):116-7. PubMed
  3. Singh RB, Rastogi SS, Singh R, Ghosh S, Niaz MA. Effects of guava intake on serum total and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and on systemic blood pressure. Am J Cardiol. 1992;70(15):1287-91. PubMed
  4. Nayak N, Varghese J, Shetty S, et al. Evaluation of a mouthrinse containing guava leaf extract as part of comprehensive oral care regimen- a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019;19(1):327. PubMed
  5. Kakuo S, Fushimi T, Kawasaki K, Nakamura J, Ota N. Effects of Psidium guajava Linn. Leaf extract in Japanese subjects with knee pain: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel pilot study. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2018;30(11):1391-1398. PubMed
  6. Gutiérrez RM, Mitchell S, Solis RV. Psidium guajava: a review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology. J Ethnopharmacol. 2008;117(1):1-27. PubMed
  7. Doubova SV, Morales HR, Hernández SF, et al. Effect of a Psidii guajavae folium extract in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial. J Ethnopharmacol. 2007;110(2):305-10. PubMed

See these in context on the Guava monograph →

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