PROPRIEDADES FARMACOLÓGICAS DAS FOLHAS E SEMENTES DO MAMÃO (Carica papaya L.) E SEUS BENEFÍCIOS PARA A SAÚDE HUMANA
PROPRIEDADES FARMACOLÓGICAS DAS FOLHAS E SEMENTES DO MAMÃO (Carica papaya L.) E SEUS BENEFÍCIOS PARA A SAÚDE HUMANA
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DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.06423280917
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Palavras-chave: Planta medicinal, Carica papaya, mamoeiro, Caricaceae, Folhas
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Keywords: Medicinal plant, Carica papaya, papaya, Caricaceae, Leaves
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Abstract: Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a tropical fruit tree of significant economic importance in Brazil, particularly in the Northeast region. Its cultivation is widespread across tropical and subtropical countries, and it is renowned worldwide for its nutritional value. Nonetheless, several studies suggest the potential utilization of papaya leaves and seeds as therapeutic resources, commonly employed in various Brazilian regions. The objective of this study was to conduct an integrative literature review to assess the pharmacological properties of papaya leaves and seeds, along with their benefits to human health. To achieve this, the review encompassed various databases, including Portal de Periódicos CAPES, Scielo, Scopus, Medline, and Google Scholar, spanning the period from 2002 to 2022. The search utilized descriptors such as Carica papaya, leaves, seeds, medicinal use, pharmacological activity, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and their English equivalents. The results indicated that papaya leaves and seeds contain bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. Moreover, they exhibit potential benefits in the management of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, they serve as a supplementary resource for various pathologies. The review further underscores the widespread traditional use of papaya leaves and seeds, particularly in regulating glucose levels in specific diabetes cases. The potential for harnessing natural products derived from plants, such as papaya leaves, holds promise as a viable and sustainable alternative for combating pathogens.
- Isis Vianna Batalha de Oliveira
- Ana Cláudia de Macêdo Vieira