Botanical Name: Carica papaya
\nPlant Part Used: Fruit
\nProcessing Method: Drying, Grinding
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\nAlso known as Pawpaw, papaya is a fast-growing plant that belongs to the family of Caricaceae. Native to Mexico and northern South America, it is rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, steroids, and saponins. It also contains?vitamin A,?vitamin C,?vitamin E, antioxidants, and minerals. Its leaves are rich in?papain, chymopapain, cystatin, ?-tocopherol, flavonoids, cyanogenic?glucosides, and glucosinolates. It is known to be essentially good for health and skin.
