PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF Carica Papaya LEAVES

Abstract

Phytochemical analysis of Carica papaya leaves was carried out using standard methods to identify bioactive compounds responsible for its medicinal properties. Fresh leaves were collected, oven dried, powdered and extracted with ethanol using maceration. The result revealed the presence of tannins, terpenoids, glycosides, alkaloids, saponins, steroids and flavonoids. These results confirm that Carica papaya leaves contains important secondary metabolites with potential therapeutic value, supporting their traditional use in treating various ailments. The study concludes that Carica papaya leaves are a promising source of natural compounds for drug development.