Dharane Varsha

Functional Dyspepsia refers to group of upper gastrointestinal symptoms that occur commonly in adults. Globally, its prevalence has been noted to vary between 11% - 29.2%. Carica papaya an Indian homeopathic drug is indicated in enlarged liver and spleen with fever, dyspepsia and indigestion as it contains tocopherols, carotenoids, and benzyl isothiocyanate. It contains antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer activity, anti-fertility agent, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective properties due to the presence of phenolics, flavonoids, and alkaloids as key phytochemicals.