Abstract

EXPLORING CARICA PAPAYA SEEDS EXTRACT AS A HERBAL JELLY FOR HELMINTHIASIS TREATMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

Akshat Garg*, Prabhakar Vishvakarma and Suraj Mandal

ABSTRACT

Carica papaya is a tropical fruit with a long history of traditional use in folk medicine. One of its potential therapeutic applications is for the treatment of helminthiasis, a parasitic infection that affects millions of people worldwide. Carica papaya seeds have been shown to possess anthelmintic properties, making them a promising natural alternative to synthetic drugs. This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential of Carica papaya seed extract as a herbal jelly for the treatment of helminthiasis. The article discusses the various bioactive compounds present in the extract and their potential mechanisms of action against helminths. It also explores the current state of research on the efficacy and safety of Carica papaya seed extract as a treatment for helminthiasis, highlighting the need for further studies to establish its clinical efficacy.

Keywords: Carica papaya, helminthiasis, anthelmintic, herbal jelly, bioactive compounds, natural alternative, parasitic infection, synthetic drugs, clinical efficacy, safety.