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Papaya

Digestive enzymes

Updated

Overview

Digestive enzymes

Latin name : Carica papaya

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used
Fruit, latex
Preparation Forms
extrait sec, gelule, comprime
Active Compounds
papaine, chymopapaine, caricaine

Therapeutic Properties

  • Proteolytic
  • Digestive
  • Anti-inflammatory

Recommended Dosage

500-1000 mg papain before meals

Safety Profile

  • Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
  • Breastfeeding : ✓ Compatible
  • Children : ✓ Compatible