• Description
• Common Uses

• Botanical Name: Carica papaya

  Papaya is a plant. The leaves are used to make medicine.

  Papaya is used for preventing and treating gastrointestinal tract disorders, intestinal parasite infections, and as a sedative and diuretic. It is also used for nerve pains (neuralgia) and elephantoid growths. Elephantoid growths are large swollen areas of the body that are symptoms of a rare disorder of the lymphatic system caused by parasitic worms.

  Papaya contains a chemical called papain, which is commonly used as a meat tenderizer.

  Papaya contains a chemical called papain. Papain breaks down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. That’s why it works as a meat tenderizer. However, papain is changed by digestive juices, so there is some question about whether it could be effective as a medicine when taken by mouth.

  Papaya also contains a chemical called carpain. Carpain seems to be able to kill certain parasites, and it might affect the central nervous system.

• Botanical Name: Carica papaya

  • Stomach and intestine problems

  • Parasite infections

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