Table 1.

Phytochemical constituents of C. papaya seed aqueous extract

Phytochemical constituent	Level
Saponins	+
Tannins	+ + +
Flavonols	+ +
Glycosides	+
Terpenoids	+ +
Alkaloids	+ + +
Reducing sugars	+
Amino acids	+ +
Fats	+
Proteins	+ +
Phenols	+ + +
Vitamins	+ + +
Sterols and Triterpenes	+ +

Key: +++ abundant, ++ moderate, + trace