Addition of Selenium to <i>Carica papaya</i> Linn Pulp Extract Enhances Dermal Wound Healing Activity

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the combined effect of Carica papaya extract and mineral elements wound healing. Methods: Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) and water extracts of unripe Carica papaya. papaya were analyzed for mineral element composition (Ca, calcium; Mg, magnesium; Na, sodium; Fe, iron; Mn, manganese; Zn, zinc; Ag, silver; and Se, selenium)