Papaya is the tree which grows about 20 feet high and produces the delicious fruits. The leaf of papaya also serves the herbal purposes. Papaya leaf can treat the skin conditions such as freckles, infected cuts and its tea can treat the upset gastric and excess water retention. The papaya leaves are bitter in taste. The compounds found on papaya are: Vitamin B, Vitamin D, calcium, carbohydrate, water, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, phosphorus and protein. The papaya leaves could be boiled with salt. Papaya can be mixed with guava leaves which helps to eliminate bitterness before cooking.
Health Benefits of Papaya Leaf Tea
The papaya is a tropical plant which was cultivated in Mexico. According to “Papaya the Medicine Tree”, the roots, fruit and leaves of papaya serves various medicinal value. Young papaya leaves are added in cuisine. The leaf of papaya tea has various health benefits. Some of them are as follows:
1. Prevents cancer
The papaya leaf can prohibit the cellular growth of tumors which may cut off the supply of blood to the cells. The evidence shows that the juice extracted from the leaves eliminates the growth of abnormal cells and obstruct the tumor growth. The trial shows that the extract of papaya leaf, when used with the undergoing chemotherapy helps to promote cancer fighting properties. The result concluded by the researcher reports that the immune-modulating property of papaya leaf prevents the diseases such as allergies and cancer.
2. Relieves indigestion
The digestive disorders such as heartburn or IBS is relieved by the intake of papaya leaf tea. The papaya leaf treats ringworm and parasites which helps those having gluten intolerance. It also acts as a cleanser and relieves pain of the digestive system by soothing and lowering inflammation of the stomach lining. This tea boost metabolism which helps to enhance poor appetite. The digestive problems such as gut infections, heartburn and upset stomach could be soothed by the leaves of papaya. The leaves contain the enzyme which prevent from gastrointestinal tract and assists the protein and carbs breakdown which prevents from the formations of acid in the gut. The ingestion can be relieved by the intake of papaya leaf 2-3 times a day.
3. Typhoid
The presence of tannins eliminates the intestinal worms to attach in the lining of gut and the compound restricts the development of worms and fungi in the body. The symptoms of typhoid fever could be reduced by drinking the concoction of papaya leaves.
4. Thrombocytopenia
The papaya leaves helps to raise the platelets which help to deal with thrombocytopenia. The papaya leaf is great for those who have deficiency in vitamin or undergoing chemotherapy.
5. Anti-Aging
The papaya leaves possess the amino acids which maintains the younger looking and healthy skin. It tightens the skin and prevents from fine lines and wrinkles. The tea of papaya leaf should be applied to the skin regularly for best results.
6. Appetite
The stomach disorder is soothed and creates hunger which helps to increase the appetite of the people. This tea generates hunger to those who have lost appetite and interest to eat.
7. Cataract
The eye related problems such as cataract and vision loss could be eliminated by the compounds present in the papaya leaf.
8. Ulcer
The study which was conducted on animals and published on the “West Indian Medical Journal” in September 2008 shows that the severity of ulcer was reduced by the papaya leaf extract. It also reduced oxidized lipids along with raising the antioxidants within red blood cells. It summarizes that it can treat the gastric ulcer and oxidative stress on the stomach.
9. Gluten Digestion
According to “The Complete Herbal Guide: A Natural Approach to Healing the Body” which is a book shows that an enzyme named papain helps in the protein digestion and also treats gastrointestinal disorders. This tea is an appetite stimulant which also eliminates discomfort caused due to heart burn. It also assists in digestion of wheat protein gluten which leads to the autoimmune condition called celiac disease. However, it has not been proved, so one should not treat the celiac disease by using papaya leaves.
10. Diuretic Properties
Papaya tea helps to break down the food and also detoxifies the body. The toxins are flush out by promoting urine.
11. Improves Skin Health
The daily intake of this tea helps to improve the skin health and ailments such as rashes, minor cuts, scrapes, bug bites, and burns. The presence of anti-inflammatory properties helps to lessen swelling and eliminates pain.
12. Anti-aging
The amino acids such as glutamate acid, valine, phenylalanine, tritophan, histidine, alanine, aspartate, glycine, leucine, tritophan, cysteine, tyrosine, proline etc. are included in the cosmetic which facilitates healthy looking skin and possess the anti-aging compounds.
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Different Methods to reap the Benefits of Papaya leaf
- The mixture of honey and fully grounded papaya leaves helps to treat fever and cough.
- Malaria can be cured by boiling papaya leaves in hot water.
- Sliced pieces of oranges if boiled with papaya leaves helps to burn fat.
- The open sores and wounds could be healed by the juice from the ground papaya leaves.
- After scrubbing the face with soap, apply juice of ground papaya leaves which helps to cure eczema.
- The consumption of raw papaya leaves enhances the performance in bed.
- Menstrual cramps could be lowered by the daily intake of two glasses of papaya leaf tea.
How to prepare Papaya Leaf tea
- One teaspoon of cut or powdered dried papaya leaves should be added to the cup of boiling water.
- It should be steep for 10 minutes.
- If necessary remove the leaves and the tea is ready.
- Honey or lemon could be added to the cup of the tea if tastes too bitter.
Papaya leaf tea side effects
Some people might get allergic reactions by the papain due to the consumption of papaya leaf tea. The allergic reactions such as itchy eyes and runny nose might be experienced. The excessive consumption of papaya leaf tea leads to laxative effects. It is recommended that one should not exceed 5-6 cups of tea. Headaches, insomnia, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, dizziness and loss of appetite are the other symptoms which might be experienced.
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