பப்பாளி (Papaya)-Medicinal Uses

Medicinal Uses:

• Papaya Contains a high amount of POTASSIUM and the flesh of the papaya is very high in Vitamin C.
• Papaya seeds and leaves are useful in treating intestinal worms found in the body.
• Papaya helps prevent constipation and also aid in digestion.  Papaya contains the protein called papain which is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion process.

 

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

• Papaya cleans the stomach and studies have shown that papaya alone eaten for 3 to 4days has a highly beneficial tonic effect upon the stomach and intestines.

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..