Tag: Natural fungicide

As a versatile alkaline mineral, potassium bicarbonate, also known as KHCO3, is a white, odorless crystalline powder that has been used for various purposes across multiple industries. These applications range from health supplements to agricultural fungicides, often serving as a sodium-free alternative to baking soda.

Over 9,000 species of marine macroalgae, or seaweeds, are known to exist, many producing bioactive compounds with antimicrobial properties. This raises the question: is seaweed a fungicide, or does it offer a more nuanced, eco-friendly approach to plant defense against pathogens?

According to numerous in vitro studies, extracts from *Psidium guajava* leaves exhibit notable antifungal activity against a variety of pathogenic fungal strains, including *Candida spp.*. This has led to growing interest in the question: do guava leaves have antifungal properties, and what makes them so effective?