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, [...]

Acacia, Umbrella Thorn (Acacia tortilis): Leaves, bark, seeds, and a red gum are used in many local medicines. Two pharmacologically active compounds for treating asthma have been isolated from the bark. The stem of the tree is also used to treat diarrhea. The gum is used like that of gum arabics in folk remedies. The dried, powdered bark is used as a disinfectant in healing wounds; in Senegal it serves [...]