Abstract
Present review focuses on theMorphology, phytochemistry and pharmacological aspects of Carica papaya (Linn). The plant is well known to us since ancient time. The plants are traditionally used to treat several conditions such as stomach disorders, diarrhea, skin diseases, male contraceptives, and home remedies for colds. Phytochemically, the whole plant contains lycopene, carotenoids, alkaloids, monoterpenoids, flavonoids, mineral, vitamins enzyme papain. This nutritious fruits feed the body and immune system. Various medicinal properties attributed to the plant and parts thereof includes antibacterial, anticancer, insecticidal, wound healing etc.
Highlights
Since the ancient period, plants have a long history of natural remedy in traditional medicine
Taxonomy of Carica papaya is given in Table 1.Plant taxonomy is closely allied to plant systematic, and there is no sharp boundary between the two
Medicinal activities of the plants are attributed to active chemical compounds (ACC) present in the plant
Summary
Plants have a long history of natural remedy in traditional medicine. Papaya (Carica papaya Linn.) is one of the most cultivated plants in tropical countries and the most popular and economically important species among the caricaceae family [14]. It is a species of the flowering plants that is native to India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Sri Lanka including Oman. The extracts from the fruit, seeds, and leaves of the selected plant have been shown to have significant cytotoxic activities against cancer cell lines including. The proteolytic enzyme has a wealth of industrial uses It is used for meat-tenderizers and chewing gums [16]. Name Kapaya, kepaya, lapaya and tapaya Papaw or paw paw Mamao (big breast) or tree melon Melon zapote, lechosa, papaya (the fruit), papyo @ papyero(the plant), frutabomba, mammon and mamona Papaya (the fruit), papayer(the plant) or “figuier des Iles” Du du Papaw Lechoso (milky) Fruitabomba (fruit bomb)
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