Papaya

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