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Huma Aslam, Muhammad Umer, Sobia Dastgeer, Esha Kiran, Zainab Azam.

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The tropical fruit Carica papya L. is widely farmed due to its excellent nutritional and medicinal value. Papain, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and minerals like potassium and magnesium are all exist, along with the crucial vitamins A, B, C, and E. These components possess antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. Papaya helps treat chronic illnesses including diabetes, cancer, and heart issues while also enhancing immunity and digestion. Both business and medicine make use of its papain enzyme and seed oil, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. This review emphasises the nutritional composition, health-promoting qualities, and restorative potential of C. papaya, highlighting its significance as a natural bioactive food that supports overall health and wards against disease.

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