Papaya (Carica papaya)

This foodstuff enhances resolution of bruises and wounds. It is also used for cosmeceuticals to modify the appearance of scars. The juice from the unripened fruit is primarily papain, a mixture of proteinases, lipases, and phosphatases that additionally have anti-ulcerative, antimicrobial, and antihelminthic effects. This herb also contains polyketide alkaloids such as carpane, glucosinolates, saponins, and ficin. Papaya galenic extracts interact with warfarin, induce bleeding, and contact reactions. It is contraindicated in pregnancy. It has no reported health hazards (3).