Refreshingly sweet in taste, papayas are bright, pear-shaped, exotic fruits that you’ll easily find in the market throughout the year. Deliciously sweet with musky undertones and a soft, butter-like consistency, it is no wonder the papaya was reputably called the “Fruit of the Angels”.
Papaya enjoys a rich history, and has been used since very long for medicinal uses in day to day life. The Mayans used to worship papaya trees and called it the “Tree of Life”. After all, there are infinte benefits of papaya for health and hence it is a traditional herbal medicine for many diseases.
Papaya, also known as papaw and pawpaw around the world, is a rich source of antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and special digestive enzymes that have a remarkable effect both internally and externally. Papaya can be eaten as a fruit, a smoothie, a milkshake, and as a vegetable in raw form. It is very easily available and affordable. You can grow it in your kitchen garden as well.
Compared to other fruits, papaya has the most health benefits from cardiovascular to colon health. The fruit has the ability to prevent :
- Diabetes : Consumption of raw papaya could help maintain blood sugar level and cholesterol because of the high fiber content, thereby keeping a check on diabetes.
- Digestion : The enzyme papain present in papaya is known to aid digestion by breaking down proteins. Therefore, a glass of papaya juice is often recommended as a home remedy for digestion-related problems or constipation.
- Heart Disease and Cancer : Papaya is rich in anti-oxidants and phytonutrients that work against free radicals and therefore is said to protect the body from possible heart diseases and cancer.
- Arthritis : Papaya is rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and copper. Regular consumption of papaya helps in building up the calcium bank in the body and in the long run could help keep a check on arthritis.
- Immunity : Papaya is a great source of vitamin A, B, C, and K and is known as an excellent immunity booster. It is great for the growth of body tissues, including hair and skin.
- Anti-inflammatory : Apart from papain, papaya also contains other effective enzymes that help against inflammation and promote healing of burns.
- Dengue : Dengue is an infection which affects the blood platelets massively. A simple remedy to get back the platelets count is to give the patient a glass of papaya leaf juice. Papaya leaves are commonly used in the treatment of dengue to help boost up the count of platelets.
- Weight Loss : It is low in calories and high in nutritional values. Hence, it is a good food for those who want to lose some weight.
- Liver cancer : As it has anti-proliferative effect on liver cancer cells, it stops or slows down the growth of the cancer cells of liver and helps in its cure.
- Menstrual Irregularities : It helps in controlling the menstrual irregularities in women. Papaya helps to ease menstrual cramps and helps in promoting regular flow of menstruation.
- Constipation : Papaya helps in preventing constipation and aids in digestion. The enzyme papain is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion.
- Intestinal Worms : The seeds of papaya too possess medicinal properties. They are very good in treating intestinal worms in the body.
Above all, papaya is a very delicious food that has been enjoyed lavishly by people as a part of cuisines and salads. Let’s read the health recipes to get rid of some the general diseases (पपीते के स्वास्थ्यवर्धक लाभ).
Benefits of Papaya for Good Health : Video
Benefits of Papaya for Good Health – 1 : For Jaundice
- Take 50 gm green raw papaya with skin and grind it.
- Mix it in 250 ml water. Add sugar, fresh lemon juice and black pepper powder in it as per taste and mix it well.
- This drink is suggested to take thrice a day for few days.
Benefits of Papaya for Good Health – 2 : For Intestinal Worms
- Take 15 seeds of papaya.
- Grind these seeds with small amount of water.
- Add this paste in 1/2 cup of water and mix it well.
- It is suggested to drink it for 7 days.
It kills intestinal worms and helps you to live healthy.
Benefits of Papaya for Good Health – 3 : For Irregular Periods
- If you are suffering from irregular periods problem, then it is suggested to eat 250 gm ripe papaya daily.
It cures the problem of irregular periods in 1 month and keeps your periods regular.
Benefits of Papaya for Good Health – 4 : For Constipation
- Papaya is considered as nectar to cure constipation.
- Take 200 ml papaya juice add 50 ml tomato juice in it and mix it well.
- Drink it daily once a day for few days.
It cures constipation completely in few days.
Benefits of Papaya for Good Health – 5 : For Hypertension
- Take 1 cup of papaya juice.
- Add 1 cup beetroot juice, 1/2 cup carrot juice and fresh lemon juice of half lemon to it and mix it well.
- Divide this whole quantity in 3 equal parts and consume in morning, afternoon and evening.
- It is suggested to drink it daily to control your high blood pressure. It completely cures High BP in few months.
Now you know a good deal about papaya, let’s take the benefits of this amazing fruit 🙂
Precaution:
- Pregnant women and people with latex allergy or papain allergy should avoid eating papaya or its seeds.
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