Carica papaya L. Leaf: A Systematic Scoping Review on Biological Safety and Herb-Drug Interactions.

Xin Yi Lim Janice Chan N Japri June C Lee Terence Yew Chin Tan

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2021)

C. papaya leaf consumption in adults is generally safe for short-term use though cautioned in pregnancy and people with liver impairment. It has potential herb-drug interactions with oral hypoglycaemic agents, p-glycoprotein substrates, and antibiotics with cation chelating properties.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
human health
risk assessment
emergency department