Effect of drying methods on the phytochemicals composition. Carica papaya linnaeus, pawpaw, belongs to the family of caricaceae. Sanath hettige, who conducted the research on 70 dengue fever. Its origin is in the tropics of the americas, perhaps. However, we do know that he was a strong advocate of the use of medicinal plants to prevent and cure diseases. Antibacterial activity of seed and leaf extract of carica papaya var. Effect of carica papaya leaf extract capsule on platelet.
The medicinal values of pawpaw carica papaya and alligator pepper aframomum melegueta have been discussed in this work. These plants were identified at the cameroon national herbarium, where the voucher specimens were kept under the. The fruit is commonly spherical to cylindrical in form, is 75 to 500 mm 3 to 20 inches or even more in length, and sometimes weighs as much as 9 to 11. In some parts of the world, specially australia and some islands of the west indies, it is known as papaw, or pawpaw, names which are better limited to the very different, mainly wild asimina triloba dunal, belonging to the annonaceae. The medicinal properties of the papaya, carica papaya l. Green fruit and the leaves and flowers may also be used as a cooked vegetable watson 1997.
Resident, 3associate professor, 4professor and head, department of medicine, s. There were animal studies suggest that papaya leaf extracts have potential therapeutic effect on disease. Nutraceutical potential of carica papaya in metabolic syndrome. It has been documented in literature for its use by natives of various parts of world and also for its antiinflammatory.
The biology and ecology of papaya paw paw, carica papaya. Pdf journal of medicinal plants studies traditional and. Read more about the prescription drug papaya carica papaya oral. The prominent medicinal properties of papaya include antifertility. Pdf on jan 15, 2019, basalingappa km and others published medicinal uses of carica papaya medicinal uses of carica papaya find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
The papaya tree carica papaya is native to south america and mexico. The medicinal properties of papaya fruit and other parts of the plant are also well known in traditional system of medicine. The very juicy flesh is deep yellow or orange to salmoncoloured. Among plants with beneficial properties on health is carica papaya, the. The medicinal uses of this particular plants lies in various chemical constituent5. Carica papaya, also called as pawpaw is traditionally cultivated for. Antibacterial activity of seed and leaf extract of carica. Pdf traditional and medicinal uses of carica papaya. The plants are usually shortlived, but can produce fruit for more than 20years. In some parts of asia, the young leaves of the papaya are steamed and eaten like spinach. The plant is native to tropical america and was introduced to india in 16th century.
Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. Its loaded with antioxidants that can reduce inflammation, fight disease and help keep you looking young. An open labeled randomized controlled trial was carried out on 228 patients with df and dengue haemorrhagic fever dhf. Many of todays drugs and medicines were originally derived from natural ingredients, combinations of plants and other items found in nature.
A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. The two important enzymes extracted from carica papaya are widely used to cure many diseases6. Papaya carica papaya oral side effects, medical uses. The highland papayas, vasconcellea, are considered the nearest relatives to carica papaya although the relationship is not close aradhya et al. The medicinal herb info site was created to help educate visitors about the often forgotten wisdom of the old ways of treating illnesses. The possible health benefits of consuming papaya include a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes.
By emma dawson quite surprisingly, historians know little about hippocrates, the physician often referred to as the father of medicine. The fruit is healthy and delicious and the whole plant parts including fruit, root, bark, peel, seeds and pulp are also known to have medicinal properties. Journal of medicinal plants studies traditional and medicinal uses of carica papaya aravind. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region. Pusa dwarf linn jyotsna kiran peter, yashab kumar, priyanka pandey and harison masih. Since, each part of papaya tree possesses economic value, it is grown on commercial scale. The therapeutic effects of carica papaya leaves are presumed to be due to several active components such as papain, chymopapain, cystatin, ltocopherol, ascorbic acid, flavonoids, cyanogenic glucosides and glucosinolates. Role of carica papaya leaf extract for dengue associated. Antibacterial activity of seed and leaf extract of. The medicinal potentials of alligator pepper and carica.
In this study, dry leaves, wet leaves and dry seeds of carica papaya were extracted with ethanol and hot water and tested for antimicrobial activity. Betacarotin, to increase platelet levels in the blood, papaya fruits used to reduce worm infestation in children by eating. Introduction carica papaya linn belonging to family caricaceae is commonly known as papaya in english, papita in hindi and erandakarkati in sanskrit. The milky juice is extracted, dried and used as a chewing gum for. Papaya carica papaya herbal medicine this article discusses the medicinal uses, health benefits, side effects and warnings of papaya papaya carica papaya is an evergreen flowering tree that is valued for its buttery fruit that is believed to offer many health benefits. Pdf traditional and medicinal uses of carica papaya devy. The fruit is consumed worldwide as fresh fruit and vegetable or used as processed product.
Carica papaya leaves juice significantly accelerates the. This plant has therapeutic uses like antiamoebic, antimicrobial, anti fertility activity, antiulcerogenic, antifungal, antitumor, hypolipidaemic and. Papaya has a wide variety of medicinal properties including anticancer, antiviral, anti inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidiabetic. Papaya is not a tree but an herbaceous succulent plants that posses self supporting stems. Journal of medicinal plants studies traditional and medicinal uses of carica papaya. Papaya possess excellent medicinal properties for treatment of. Approximately half the patients received the juice, for 3 consecutive days while the others remained as controls and received the. Sd on the phytochemicals composition and antioxidant activities of carica papaya seeds, a medicinal plant, was investigated. Traditional and medicinal uses of carica papaya article pdf available in journal of medicinal plants studies 11. Diuretic, uretonic, antihypertensive, hypolipidemic, antihelmintic, wound healing, anti. Medicinal plants have been used for various diseases traditionally in many countries, because of its advantages like easy availability, effective and economical in therapeutics. Traditional and medicinal uses of carica papaya journal. Carica papaya is a neutracuetical plant having wide range of medicinal uses 3. The papaya is an incredibly healthy tropical fruit.
Different parts of the plant are employed in the treatment of different human and. Fresh aerial parts of carica papaya leaves, eremomastax speciosa leaves, eleusine indica leaves, cassia alata leaves, and polyscias fulva stem bark, were collected in the centre region of cameroon, in januaryjune, 2002. Review on nutritional, medicinal and pharmacological. Papaya is a large perennial herb with a rapid growth rate. Economically, carica papaya is the most important species within the caricaceae, being cultivated widely for consumption as a fresh fruit and for use in drinks, jams candies and as dried and crystallised fruit villegas 1997. The papaya, a previously exotic and rare fruit, is now available at most times of the year. The juice of the fruit is used to treat diabetes and. Traditional and medicinal uses of carica papaya journal of. Medicinal uses of carica papaya anitha b2, raghu n1, gopenath ts3, karthikeyan m4, gnanasekaran. Carica papaya, nutraceutical, medicinal plant, multi faceted plant, anti dengue, anti malarial. Carica papaya is a plant that has been reported to possess medicinal properties. It loves the warm climate and so it is primarily found in the tropical countries. Pdf medicinal uses of carica papaya medicinal uses of. Papaya has been used widely in folk medicine for many ailments.
The study was conducted to investigate the platelet increasing property of carica papaya leaves juice cplj in patients with dengue fever df. The amazing papaya fruit contains enzymes and compounds that can prevent cancer, ageing and can promote healthier heart. Carica papaya contains important nutrients table 1 and table 2 and bioactive compounds, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals table 3, with nutraceutical characteristics and potential beneficial effects on health. A comparative study of the efficacy of piperazine and carica papaya for the control of helminth parasites in village chickens in zambia. Papaya is taken by mouth to prevent cancer, treat diabetes, and prevent recurrence of a viral infection. Consumer information about the medication papaya carica papaya oral, includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. It is very popularly grown in the caribbean and the fruit is exported to other countries from the caribbean.
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