Efficacy of papain in reducing soft tissue swelling- A case report

Papain or serratiopeptidase, a cysteine protease enzyme present in papaya, has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory drug. Now in modern medicine, it is being propagated as an anti-swelling medication. However, reports are mixed on the efficacy of papain in reducing swelling. This case...

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Main Author: Navin Kumar Devaraj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)/Rwanda Health Communication Center 2020-03-01
Series:Rwanda Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://www.rwandamedicaljournal.org/uploads/1/2/2/1/122149944/rmj_77_13.pdf