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8 Reasons Why Papaya Is Wonderful Health Fruit
Do you cherish the fruit of Papaya? Ayurveda recommends the fruit of Papaya owing to its varied benefits.
Papaya Trees – Ayurveda Concept
Papaya or ‘Papeeta’ as locally called has the Sanskrit name ‘Erandkarkati’. The Latin name of Papaya is Carica papaya. The tall trees of the fruit grow ten to twenty-five feet tall. These trees bear large oval shaped fruit, which is green in the raw state and yellow when ripe. Above all, the raw papaya contains milk like substance. And therefore as for the medicinal purposes, the fruit, milk, seeds and also the Papaya leaves come to use.
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Natural Properties Of Papaya
Papaya is light, intense and rough by nature and hot in potency. While, the taste is bitter and pungent, the after taste is bitter.
Chemically, the fruit contains the following –
- A yellow colored gum resin,
- sugars,
- glycosides,
- acids primarily the citric acid
- and a digestive enzyme called ‘Papain’. This enzyme has a unique property to digest proteins and fats.
All the more, there is an abundance of vitamins –
- Vitamin A,
- vitamin B complex
- and vitamin C.
Some minerals like
- sodium
- and potassium supplement the composition.
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8 Reasons Why Papaya Is Wonderful Health Fruit
1. Balances The Doshas
- The fruit of Papaya is a destroyer of the Vata and Kapha doshas or the body humors (air and phlegm).
- This is in accordance to the special properties it sustains.
- All the more, in the ripe state, papaya also tends to combat an aggravation in the Pitta dosha or the fire body humor.
2. Natural Tonic
- Papaya is a natural source of a number of vitamins, minerals and digestive enzymes.
- You need to make it a regular supplement to your daily diet and feel the energy boost.
- Not only this, the fruit could benefit by increasing the low blood pressure as well as the blood sugar levels.
- In other words, this is highly suggestive for those suffering from the symptoms of fatigue, lack of vigour and also occasional loss of sleep.
3. Digestive Aid
- The fruit of papaya contains some digestive enzymes that benefit by easy absorption as well as assimilation of food.
- It has been acknowledged that these enzymes stimulate the liver for proper functioning.
- Also, these enzymes cause an overall improvement in the digestion.
- And as a result these natural enzymes provide an increase in the health and vitality.
4. Diuretic Property
Papaya diet is advised in the urinary disorders in which there is a decrease in the normal flow of urine.
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5. For Women Maladies
- In case of excessive pain during menstruation or an irregular or decreased flow during the cycle, papaya again comes to use.
- According to Ayurvedic text, a powder prepared by pounding the seeds of the fruit is to be taken along with warm water in a dose of half to one gram.
- Also, in addition, the lactating mothers need to supplement the fruit in their daily diet regimen. This could result into a better production of milk.
6. Local Application
- The milk from a raw papaya is a holder of anti-infective and anti-toxic properties.
- In case of tonsillitis, the same can be put onto the inflamed tonsils for instance like a throat paint.
- And for relieving mouth and tongue ulcers, try applying the milk on the sores for relief.
7. Remedy for Joint Pains
- The seeds and leaves of papaya are believed to be helpful in decreasing pain and swelling.
- In case of joint pains, the leaves are to be warmed and applied as a hot fomentation onto the affected joints.
- As another remedy, the seeds can be crushed and mixed into mustard oil for local massage.
8. Remedy For Dengue
- Papaya leaves juice aids in preventing dengue deaths by instantly increasing the blood platelets count.
- This herbal therapy has become very popular in American, European and Australian countries.
- While the Tamil Nadu Govt. in India has officially instructed to administer papaya leaves juice to dengue patients in govt hospitals.
- And since there is no specific treatment in Allopathic medical system Papaya juice herbal remedy is the only hope for dengue patients.
More About Dengue
- There are 4 types of Dengue virus -DEN-1, DEN-2,DEN-3 and DEN-4.
- It is believed that recovery from infection by one provides lifelong immunity against that particular serotype.
- However, cross-immunity to the other serotype after recovery is only partial and temporary.
- Not only this, subsequent infections by other serotypes increase the risk of developing severe dengue with potentially deadly complication.
- This is mainly due to plasma leaking, fluid accumulation, respiratory distress, severe bleeding, or organ impairment.
Signs And Symptoms
The symptoms include –
- Decease in temperature-below 38″C/100″F,
- There is severe abdominal pain,
- persistent vomiting
- Rapid breathing,
- Bleeding gums,
- Generally fatigue is experienced,
- Occasional restlessness
- and sometimes there is blood in vomit.
Generally, for the the next 24-48 hours of the critical stage could be lethal. Yet, if papaw leaf juice is given to the patient, many complications and also death could be avoided. (Update Courtesy: thuraiapph chelliah)
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