Papaya (Carica papaya) plant: general information, chemical content, and potential health benefits

Carica papaya, commonly known as papaya, is a tropical fruit-bearing plant renowned for its nutritional value and diverse medicinal properties. This study aims to provide a detailed overview of its botanical characteristics, chemical constituents, and therapeutic potentials. Through literature review and phytochemical analysis data, the plant is shown to possess compounds such as papain, flavonoids, phenolics, and carotenoids. These confer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and potential antidiabetic properties. Given its wide application in traditional and modern medicine, further clinical research is warranted to validate its pharmacological effects.