Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical American fruit that is green when unripe and light or deep yellow-orange with orange or red juicy flesh when ripe.
Papayas are high in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial substances.
Papaya has been used in folk medicine to treat several health concerns, including gastrointestinal (GI) and skin problems,
The fruit, leaves, stems, seeds, and other plant parts of papaya contain substances that are known to have health benefits.
hytochemicals, such as enzymes (in the papaya's latex), alkaloids (in leaves), phenolic compounds (in pulp and leaves),
The alkaloids and flavonoids found in several parts of the plant have antimicrobial and medicinal properties.
Papain, an enzyme found in papaya latex, is used in medicinal products for health problems such as skin rashes,
Prevention against conditions such as dystentery and skin conditions (like psoriasis and ringworm)