ROLE OF PAPAYA DRESSINGS IN MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ULCERS

Dr. K. Suhas; Dr. Srinivas Mahesh Ayyar; Dr. K. Sidhardha; Dr. G. Venkata Srinadh

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

ROLE OF PAPAYA DRESSINGS IN MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ULCERS

Dr. K. Suhas, Dr. Srinivas Mahesh Ayyar, Dr. K. Sidhardha, Dr. G. Venkata Srinadh

Abstract :

A practical definition of a Chronic Ulcer is one that has failed to heal within 3 months. Although there are a variety of underlying causes, most can be categorized as pressure sores, diabetic foot ulcers or leg ulcers. Different strategies including honey dressings, medicated dressings, povidone iodine dressings, platelet rich plasma dressings, saline dressings, vacuum dressings and papaya dressings are available in the management of Chronic Ulcer. Papaya has been studied from a pharmacologic perspective. Green papaya is rich in two enzymes (papain and chymopapain) that have very strong digestive properties, with an ability to dissolve dead tissue. The extracts of ripe and unripe papaya fruit and of the seeds are active against gram-positive bacteria. Strong doses are effective against gram negative bacteria. The substance has protein-like properties and yields the aglycone of glucotropaeolin benzyl Isothiocynate (BITC) which is bacteriostatic, bactericidal and fungicidal.