Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) as a source of bioactive compounds for health benefits: A review
The pitangueira (Eugenia uniflora) is a tree native to Brazil but is cultivated in several subtropical countries.A great diversity of nutrients and bioactive compounds have been found in the leaves and fruits sippy cups of E.uniflora, which supports its use in folk medicine to treat diseases such as stomach and intestinal disorders, fever and gener