Author(s): Anamika, Geetika Chandra

Email(s): bhagatanamika63@gmail.com

DOI: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00034   

Address: Anamika1, Geetika Chandra2
1Shree Dev Bhoomi Institute of Education Science and Technology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
2Baba Farid Institute of Technology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
*Corresponding Author

Published In:   Volume - 16,      Issue - 3,     Year - 2024


ABSTRACT:
Carica papaya is a member of the Caricaceae family and is frequently referred to as "papaya." Carica papaya has been utilized in Ayurvedic therapy for centuries. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic, antibacterial, abortifacient, vermifuge, hypoglycemia, antifungal, anthelminthic, and hypoglycemic properties. Immunomodulatory, and so forth. Scientific research suggests that they have a diverse biological purpose that sustains their existence. Traditionally, it has been used to treat a variety of ailments It is used to cure a variety of infections such as dengue fever, warts, corns, sinuses, skin inflammation, diabetes, glandular tumors, blood pressure, digestive disorders, constipation, antibacterial, antifertility, anti-HIV, expel worms, excite regeneration organs, and many more. The current study is on the nutritional content, health benefits, medicinal benefits, and synthetic elements of papaya.


Cite this article:
Anamika, Geetika Chandra. A Brief Review Article on Carica papaya and its Medical Advantages. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2024; 16(3):180-4. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00034

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Anamika, Geetika Chandra. A Brief Review Article on Carica papaya and its Medical Advantages. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2024; 16(3):180-4. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00034   Available on: https://rjpponline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-16-3-7


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