Carica papaya Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Carica papaya Linn.belongs to Caricaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Arand Kharbuza, Shajratul Papitah.
The English Names for this herb are Papaya, Pawpa.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Amba-Hindi, Arand Kharbuza, Paapeeto, Papita.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Carica papaya Linn. are Anthelmintic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-emetic, Anti-fertility, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-nauseant, Anti-phlegmatic, Antidote, Calorific, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Resolvent, Sedative, Stomach Tonic.

Roots:

  • Purgative


    • Seed (powder):
  • Anti-fertility


    • Unripe fruit (milky juice ):
  • Anthelmintic
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Laxative
  • Vermifuge


    • Indications

    The Indication of Flowers of Carica papaya Linn. is Jaundice.

    The Indication of Leaves of Carica papaya Linn. is Nervous Pain.

    The Indications of Ripe Fruit of Carica papaya Linn. are Habitual Constipation, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Rheumatic Pain, Flatulence, Dropsical Affections, Bleeding Piles, Piles.

    The Indications of Dried Fruit of Carica papaya Linn. are Enlarged Liver, Enlarged Spleen.

    The Indications of Roots of Carica papaya Linn. are Piles, Yaws.

    The Indications of Seed (powder) of Carica papaya Linn. are Watery Stools, Colic, Abdominal Discomfort, Paralysis.

    The Indications of Unripe fruit (milky juice ) of Carica papaya Linn. are Psoriasis, Freckles, Ringworm, Skin Inflammation, Tongue ulcers, Tongue fissures, Ringworm infection.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Carica papaya Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Carica papaya Linn. are 1st order, warm and dry, 3rd order,dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    HABB-E-PAPITAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Carica papaya Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Papeeta compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Ripe FruitN/A
    Seed (powder)30.000mg - 75.000mgN/A

    Herb's Description

    Carica papaya Linn.. A small soft-wooded, fast growing and short lived tree with milky sap. Palmate, glabrous leaves. Greenish white or cream yellow flowers. Cymose inflorescence. The fruit is oblong, succulent and fragrant, the seeds are dark in colour. A well pollinated fruit may contain as many as 1,200 seeds. The smooth skin of the fruit is green while the fruit is immature and turns yellow to orange as the fruit ripens

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of Tropical central America. It occurs in Australia, Hawaii, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka.. In Sri Lanka it is cultivated on 2500-3000 acres.
    Odor: The odor of Ripe Fruit of Carica papaya Linn. is Pleasant
    Taste:
    Ripe Fruit: sweet

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Carica papaya Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Carica papaya Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Carica papaya Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Some lithontriptic activity has been reported. It decreases the chances of conception.Ecessive use is described as harmful for individuals having warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Carica papaya Linn.. (work in progress)