This document provides an overview of papaya, including its classification, origins, main active ingredients, health benefits, mechanisms of action, nutrition facts, and potential side effects. Papaya contains several proteolytic enzymes such as papain and chymopapain that aid in protein digestion. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce risks of certain cancers and lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Potential side effects include skin irritation, increased bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners, and unsafe consumption during pregnancy or breastfeeding.