Our fruit :paw paw Papaya fruit is a source of nutrients such as provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folate and dietary fiber. Papaya skin, pulp and seeds also contain a variety of phytochemicals, including lycopene and polyphenols. The ripe fruit of the papaya is usually eaten raw, without skin or seeds. The unripe green fruit can be eaten cooked, usually in curries, salads, and stews. Green papaya is used in Southeast Asian and southern African cooking, both raw and cooked. Traditional medicine In some parts of the world, papaya leaves are made into tea as a treatment for malaria.Anti malarial and anti plasmodial activity has been noted in some preparations of the plant,but the mechanism is not understood and no treatment method based on these results has been scientifically proven. In belief that it can raise platelet levels in blood, papaya may be used as a medicine for malaria fever. Papaya is marketed in tablet form to remedy digestive problems. Papain is also applied topically for the treatment of cuts, rashes, stings and burns.Papain ointment is commonly made from fermented papaya flesh, and is applied as a gel-like paste. Harrison Ford was treated for a ruptured disc incurred during filming of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom by papain injections. Your health is your wealth.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:53:46 +0000
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