Home made Remedies- Papaya

The papaya is also commonly called pawpaw or papaw.  The papaya is also sometimes called mugua, a name used in traditional Chinese medicine. In the Dominican Republic, the papaya is usually called "lechoza", a name associated with the plant's milky sap.

Papayas are a power fruit .Papaya is not only a delicious fruit to eat, it also contains abundant health benefits and medicinal value. Papaya can be eaten as a fruit, a smoothie or even a milkshake.

Papaya contains natural fiber, carotene, vitamin C and essential minerals. Papayas also contain enzymes like arginine and carpain.

Papaya is a fruit which is packed with number of health benefits for us. Papaya is a very common fruit and the best part is it is available through out the year. Papaya is good for overall health and is specially considered good for stomach and is helpful in digestion.

·         Papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain and therefore valuable for aiding digestion.

·         The unique protein-digesting enzymes; papain and chymopapain have been shown to help lower inflammation and to improve healing from burns in addition to helping in digestion of proteins. The antioxidant nutrients found in papaya, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, are also very good at reducing inflammation.

·         The ripe fruit is easily digestible and prevents constipation.

·         Case studies indicate that this food taken alone for two or three days has a highly beneficial tonic effect upon the stomach and intestines.

·         The juice of the papaya aids in relieving infections of the colon and has a tendency to break down pus and mucus reached by the juice.

·         May help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue (ripe papaya). Papaya’s fiber is able to bind to cancer-causing toxins in the colon and keep them away from the healthy colon cells. In addition, papaya’s folate, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin E have each been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer.

·         Prevents nausea (includes morning sickness and motion sickness)

·         The seeds are antihelmintic, for expelling worms and they are given with honey. Chew and swallow two teaspoonfuls of seeds after each principal meal (three times a day). Papaya seeds and leaves are useful in treating intestinal worms found in the body.

·         Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease.

·         Papaya is a fruit high in fiber which lowers cholesterol levels. Papaya contains antioxidants which prevents the cholesterol from oxidizing. When cholesterol in the body gets oxidized, it can lead to heart-attacks. The anti-oxidants in papaya also help in controlling premature ageing, which helps to give a young look.

·         Arginine is essential for male fertility and carpain is considered to be good for the heart.

·         A papaya face pack can also be made using the fruit. Papaya is a product from nature which is used in many skin lightening creams. Many of the lotions or creams which are used to make the face lighter or fairer contain papaya as an ingredient. Papaya also helps in getting rid of acne because when papaya is applied as a face pack it helps to open the pores. Papaya makes the skin glow. Papaya contains the enzyme papain which helps to dissolve dead skin, thus imparting a fresh and clean glow to the face.

·         Papaya contains a high amount of potassium and the flesh of papaya is very high in Vitamin A.

·         The skin of papaya is excellent for treating skin wounds and places that do not heal quickly.

·         Papaya is low in calories and high in nutritive value hence it is an excellent food for those on a diet.

·         Papaya has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancerous properties. The anti-inflammatory properties in papaya will help reduce pain for those suffering from arthritis, edema and osteoporosis.

·         Papaya is very good for those who frequently suffer from cold, cough or flu because intake of papaya boosts the immune system. The high concentration of Vitamin C and Vitamin A contained in papaya is very beneficial to strengthen the immune system.

·         Papaya is also very good for the hair and helps in controlling dandruff. Papaya shampoos are good for the hair and are available in many health stores.

·         Raw papaya also helps in reducing menstrual irregularities for women. Papaya helps to ease the condition by promoting natural flow of menstruation.

·         Increases quality of proteins in whole organism.

·         Revitalize the human body and maintain energy and vitality.

·         Encourages the renewal of muscle tissue.

·         Prevents the cataract formation.

·         Due to high vitamin A, it lowers the risk of emphysema in smokers and passive smokers.

·         The phytochemicals in the fruit suppress the effects of progesterone, so some women in third world countries where birth control is not allowed, eat papaya to lessen the possibility of becoming pregnant.

·         Slices of green fruits rubbed over meat and boiled with tough meat, make the meat more tender.

·         The seeds are antihelmintic, for expelling worms and they are given with honey. Chew and swallow two teaspoonful of seeds after each principal meal (three times a day).

·         Foods high in Vitamin C, such as Papaya, help boost the immune system. Vitamin C has been shown to help ward off symptoms of influenza A, the common cold and pneumonia.

·         Because papayas are rish in Folate, they have applications in preventing neural tube defects. Eating folate rich foods pre-pregnancy and during pregnancy can help the fetal spinal column to develop normally.

All the parts of the papaya fruit are useful and beneficial. Right from the seeds to the papaya leaves and the flesh of the fruit, all of it has some value. Both the inside and the outside of the fruit can be utilized. Thus no part of the fruit is useless or goes as a waste

Thus, if love to eat to papaya, it is great because along with savouring the taste you are also ingesting all the benefits associated with eating the fruit, which will result in good health for you! So, go ahead and eat plenty of those papayas!!

Special note:

Papaya (Like Bananas) contains substance called chitinases, which are associated with latex allergy syndrome. People with latex allergies may need to avoid papaya to avoid symptoms.