Ceylon Organic Papaya (Carica papaya) Dried 100g(3.5oz) Leaves
Grown in tropical regions, papaya is possibly one of the most loved fruits in the world. Papaya leaf juice, on the other hand, is also fast gaining importance in the world of nutrition for packing incredible health and skin benefits. Like the fruit, the leaf is rich in enzymes like papain and chymopapain, which aid digestion, prevents bloating and other digestive disorders. Apart from digestion, strong alkaloid compounds like karpain work effectively against fighting dandruff and balding. Papaya leaves also contain high amounts of vitamins A, C, E, K, and B and minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium magnesium, and iron.
Papaya Leaf Health Benefits
1. Treats Dengue fever
A common remedy that is advised by all to dengue patients is papaya leaf juice/tea. Dengue is caused by infected Aedes mosquitoes, who transmit the disease into our blood. Dengue fever severely brings down the blood platelet count, and the extracts from papaya leaf are known to help increase the count.
Bangalore-based nutritionist, Dr. Sheela Krishnaswamy says, "Studies have proved that papaya leaf juice/tea contributes significantly in the production of platelets and increase the platelet count."
Benefits of papaya leaf juice: A common remedy that is advised by all to dengue patients is papaya leaf juice/tea
2. Anti-Malarial Properties
Papaya leaves have strong anti-malarial properties. A compound found in papaya leaf is acetogenin, which can help prevent dangerous disease like malaria and dengue.
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Benefits of papaya leaf juice/tea: A compound found in papaya leaf is acetogenin
3. Good for Liver
Just as papaya, papaya leaf juice also acts as a potent cleansing agent for the liver, thereby healing many chronic liver diseases, jaundice, and liver cirrhosis.
4. Supports Digestion
The book Healing Food mentions how “papaya contains enzymes papain and chymonpapain. Both have been shown to aid digestion, prevent constipation and clean the colon. Papain is also helpful in healing and preventing stomach ulcers.”
Papaya leaves are also rich in protease and amylase. These enzymes help break down proteins, carbs, and minerals aiding digestion. Its high anti-inflammatory properties also reduce the inflammation of the stomach and colon. The juice can also heal peptic ulcers by killing bacteria H.Pylori owing to its antimicrobial properties.
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Benefits of papaya leaf juice/tea: Papaya leaves are also rich in protease and amylase
5. Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
Papaya leaf juice/tea can work wonders for diabetics as well, as it regulates the production of insulin, which in turn checks blood sugar levels. Its strong antioxidant nature also helps to bring down the consequent complications of diabetes like kidney damage and fatty liver.
6. Cure to Your Menstrual Pain
Are you a victim of excruciating menstrual cramps and lower abdominal pain during your periods? Papaya leaf juice works wonders to ease the menstrual flow and reduce the pain. Drinking this juice also brings down PMS symptoms. Its potent healing properties balance hormones, and regulate menstruation cycles. You can try this concoction to treat your menstrual pain: take one papaya leaf, a pinch of salt and tamarind, mix them all in a glass of water and bring it to boil. This juice should ease your pain greatly.
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Benefits of papaya leaf juice: Papaya leaf juice/tea works wonders to ease the menstrual flow and reduce the pain
7. Helps Treat Skin Problems
Papaya leaf juice/tea has a rich content of vitamin C and A, which boost skin health and lends you a healthier and radiant skin. Papaya leaf juice/tea suppresses the activity of free radicals. The presence of karpain compounds checks the growth of excess micro-organisms, and cleanses your skin of the toxins, providing protection against skin problems like pimples, freckles, and acne.
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Benefits of papaya leaf juice: Papaya leaf juice/tea has a rich content of vitamin C and A
8. Promotes Hair Growth
The extract of papaya leaf/tea is said to promote hair growth, prevent balding and thinning of hair. It is an important ingredient used in anti-dandruff shampoos because of the karpain compound. This alkaloid component is effective in removing dirt and oil from your scalp. It can also serve as a natural conditioner and bring back the lost sheen to your hair.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Organic Dehydrated Papaya leaves