The Use of Carica papaya Extract Against Dengue
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56570/jimgs.v2i1.82Keywords:
Dengue, Carica papaya extract, Papaya leaf, Papaya leaf juice, Anti-inflammatory, AnticancerAbstract
Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection and is considered a global pandemic in low-income countries. The papaya leaf extract of Carica papaya has therapeutic properties associated with increasing platelet count, inhibiting viral replication, decreasing inflammation, and anticancer aiding in the early recovery of patients. It is also easily accessible and inexpensive in Southeast Asia. No adverse events have been reported, and the medicinal nature of papaya leaf extract makes it an advantageous tool against the Dengue pandemic.References
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