In standard western medical care, papain-containing debridement agents are commonly used to remove necrotic or dead tissue and slough in burns, post-operative wounds, pilonidal cyst, carbuncles, trauma wounds, infected wounds, chronic lesions, varicose and diabetic ulcers. It contains anti-bacterial properties against gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
Papain is also used in the treatment of osteochondrosis, Dupuytren’s contracture, and is used to decrease papillary conjunctivitis in people who wear contact lenses.
