The pawpaw plant is a native of South America, where it was cultivated since pre-columbian times. There are 22 plants and tress in the pawpaw genus; the most famous of which is Pawpaw which reached Europe in 1690 and Asia in the 18th century. Pawpaw is now grown all over tropical Africa. It is a very beautiful plant; hence it is used ornamanetally in some parts of the world. Pawpaw is one of God’s wonderful gifts to humanity.
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When one looks at the beauty and richness of nature, one cannot but burst into songs of praise of God. Pawpaw is a pharmacy in its own right. We all eat pawpaw and enjoy it sweet and pleasant taste. But how many of us know the medicinal values of this wonderful plant?
Pawpaw improves the digestion of proteins and expels worms.
The ripe fruit is rich in vitamins A, B and C. vitamin A is good for eyesight, Vitamin B is good for the nerves and muscles, while vitamin C strengthens the immue system and helps fight against illness. To expel worms, chew two table spoons of the seeds of a ripe pawpaw fruit first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Do this for three days.
For chronic external ulcers or sores, cut a piece of unripe pawpaw fruit and apply it directly to the wound and secure it in place. Do this procedure four times daily continue for a few days or weeks until the wound dries. To make the wound heal faster, eat plenty of ripe pawpaw
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The following are more uses of Pawpaw
Malaria fever
Squeeze some yellow pawpaw leaves in water
Dosage: take aglassful three times daily for seven days
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The preparation is also good for jaundice and the dosage is the same
Diabetes
The green leaves of pawpaw are good for diabetes and for diabetes- induced hyptension
Squeeze the juice form the green leaves into a glass of water
Dosage: Take a glass three times daily
This is also good for constipation and the dosage is the same
Asthma
Burn dried pawpaw leaves
Usage: inhale the smoke during an asthma attack. It brings quick relief. To prevent an asthma attack, inhale the smoke every night
Piles
Pawpaw root is effective for the cure of piles. Bring some pawpaw roots to boil
Dosage: Take half a glass twice daily
Impotence
Cut two unripe pawpaw fruits into pieces (seeds and peel inclusive) Bring to a boil in eight bottles of water
Dosage: Take half a glass three times a day
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