Who invented the papaya extract?

Papaya extract, derived from the papaya fruit (Carica papaya), does not have a single inventor, as it has been used in traditional medicine for centuries across various cultures. The use of papaya for its health benefits can be traced back to indigenous peoples in Central America and the Caribbean. Modern extraction methods and commercial applications have been developed by various researchers and companies, but the fruit itself and its uses predate these advancements.