I grow papaya and I eat and drink papaya and recommend it highly for great health due to its far reaching medicinal qualities.
Not only the fruit itself is beneficial, the leaves are also medicinal juiced fresh - used to treat Dengue and Malaria which is invaluable to know as there is no recommended product for treating Dengue up until now but studies are showing that the raw juiced leaves of papaya bring relief for the associated symptoms of this disease such as headaches, itching skin rashes and joint pain and stiffness.
The fresh leaves taken in conjunction with salt, tamarind and a little water relive menstrual cramping pain too.
Freshly prepared papaya juice is bursting with nutritional goodness, containing more vitamin C than oranges and lemons, also B complex vitamins 1 and 6 and vitamin A.
As well as this amazing list of vitamins it is also rich in minerals, enzymes and antioxidants so great for keeping skin wrinkle free and glowing.
A face pack of mashed papaya with honey helps acne, blemishes and other skin irregularities. It is also wonderful for hair - rinse in papaya juice or use mashed fruit on your scalp for healthy hair with extra shine and volume.
Ripe papaya fruits high nutritional value helps boost your immune system which helps prevent colds, flu and fevers. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it a great medicine for arthritic pain and for sufferers of osteoporosis.
Green papaya can also be used grated into salads and soup recipes.
Papaya can be bought almost everywhere these days but be aware it is also very easy to grow papaya, its seeds have a very high germination rate and the little trees grow quickly. Within a few months you will have a supply of leaves and about 18 months to two years on they will start to produce fruit.
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