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Name: Papaya

Other Names: Carica papaya (Latin), fruta bomba (Spanish), lechosa (Spanish), pappita

Description: Papaya or better known as Carica papaya, fruta bomba, lechosa and pappita is a plant that belongs to the family Caricaceae. It is native to tropical America but nowadays is cultivated in many countries with a tropical climate and it's known worldwide. The Papaya shrub has spirally arranged palmately lobed leaves that are clustered in top of the trunk. Papaya flowers/fruits appear on the axils of the leaves. The fruit is large, up to 45 cm long. When it's ripe, it is soft, usually orange and has many black seeds. The plant and the unripe fruits have latex (a whitish sap) which contains the enzyme papain. Papaya has many uses: the fruits are edible. The papain enzyme tenderizes animal muscles; it has carminative, digestive, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic properties.

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Conditions Treated: Infectious Diseases

Specific Conditions Treated: Hepatitis C

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Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. In time, it can lead to permanent liver damage as well as cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure. Many people...   more

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Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair

Specific Conditions Treated: Psoriasis

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Psoriasis usually appears as red, scaly patches that reveal fine silvery scales when scraped or scratched. These patches may itch and feel uncomfortable. When skin cells multiply u...   more

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Conditions Treated: Digestive

Specific Conditions Treated: Intestinal Worms

Ingredients Participating: Honey, Water, Papaya

Worms and other intestinal parasites which infest human beings are found in all countries of the world. However, they are more common in tropical and subtropical areas and are wide...   more

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Conditions Treated: Digestive

Specific Conditions Treated: Intestinal Worms

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Worms and other intestinal parasites which infest human beings are found in all countries of the world. However, they are more common in tropical and subtropical areas and are wide...   more

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Conditions Treated: Dental

Specific Conditions Treated: Mouth Ulcers

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Mouth ulcers are shallow painful sores in the mouth, which appear red and might have a red or white coating over them. The most prominent places where these sores occur are inside ...   more

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