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@article{182432,
        author = {Dayalu Ahirwar and Chayan Adhikari and Amita Arjariya},
        title = {Ethnomedicinal Use of Carica papaya for Dengue Fever: An Indian Perspective with Focus on Madhya Pradesh},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2093-2096},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182432},
        abstract = {India is one of the countries most affected by dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral illness that often results in severe complications like thrombocytopenia. With no specific antiviral treatment, the use of traditional medicinal plants such as Carica papaya L. (papaya) has gained attention. In rural and tribal regions of Madhya Pradesh—especially in districts like Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Panna—papaya leaf decoctions have been used for generations to manage fever, fatigue, and bleeding disorders. Scientific studies now support its role in improving platelet counts and immune response. This article reviews the traditional use of C. papaya in Indian households, highlights field-based evidence from Madhya Pradesh, and discusses its phytochemistry, clinical validation, and future research prospects as a plant-based therapeutic tool against dengue fever in India.},
        keywords = {Carica papaya L., dengue fever, Madhya Pradesh, traditional medicine, thrombocytopenia, Indian ethnobotany, folk therapy, platelet count},
        month = {July},
        }