Handout

Papaya Enzyme for Dry Mouth and Oral Care

Therapy Insights Member Exclusive
Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

CancerDysphagia

References:

  • Rowe, M., Lawn, C., & Wilson, B. (2018). Effects of papaya enzymes on the viscosity of saliva and oral hygiene in patients with a dry mouth. Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems, 05(12). 
  • Tadikonda, A., Pentapati, K. C., Urala, A. S., & Acharya, S. (2017). Anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis effect of Papain, Bromelain, Miswak and Neem containing dentifrice: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry, 9(5), e649.
  • Mugita, N., Nambu, T., Takahashi, K., Wang, P. L., & Komasa, Y. (2017). Proteases, actinidin, papain and trypsin reduce oral biofilm on the tongue in elderly subjects and in vitro. Archives of oral biology, 82, 233-240.
This handout explores the current research and rationale for using papaya enzymes to help individuals with xerostomia, saliva management, and oral health.
This content is only available to members.

Want access to this printable resource and hundreds more? Subscribe to Therapy Insights.

Subscribe to get instant and easy access to handouts, therapy materials, and clinical tools so that you can spend your valuable time doing what you do best: Connecting with your patients and changing lives for the better.

Subscribe now

Already subscribed to Therapy Insights? Log in to access this member exclusive.

Related resources

Handout Avoiding Red Lights: Pacing for Progress Therapy Activity Hockey Play-by-Play: Tracking Changing Information Clinical Reference Talking About Money After Illness or Injury: A Clinical Guide Handout Beyond Exercise: Fun Ways to Stay Active Handout Your Concussion Recovery Roadmap Handout Changes in Speech Fluency After a Neurologic Injury

Related Resources