Carica papaya has an enzyme called papain, present in fruits, leaves and stem. Milky juice is dried, is extracted and used in chewing gum, toothpaste and medicine and meat tenderizers.Carica papaya contains many biologically active compounds. Two important compounds are presumed to chymopapain and papain digestion. Papain treat arthritis. The levels of compounds, ranging from fruits, leaves, latex, [...]

The roots are acrid, astringent, bitter, sweet, emollient. It is used in vitiated conditions kapha and vita, anorexia, weight loss, wounds, ulcers, dyspepsia, latulence. It is widely used for ornamental purposes and Psychotropic Substances. Seeds Argyreia nervosa contain about 0.3 ergot alkaloids%, including chanoclavine, and ergotmetrine lysergol Ergin. These are all derivatives of lysergic acid, [...]