The efficacy and function of papaya

Papaya is a medicinal material and is quite common in life. We can eat papaya appropriately. Since many people don’t know much about papaya, let’s take a look at it below.

【Alias】 Papaya [Guangdong and Guangxi]

[Source] Papaya (Carica papaya L.), a plant of the genus Carica in the family Caricaceae, is used as medicine using its fruit . It can be harvested throughout the year and eaten raw or cooked, or sliced ​​and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the stomach and aids digestion, nourishes and promotes lactation, relaxes muscles and unblocks meridians. Used for weak spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, lack of milk, pain in rheumatic joints, numbness of limbs, and pain in stomach and duodenal ulcers.

[Usage and Dosage] 3 to 5 cents; any amount is allowed when used fresh.

【Remarks】 (1) Papaya leaves have cardiotonic and anti-edema effects; the seeds can be used to extract oil.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Modern Practical Chinese Medicine

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. Papaya, as a traditional Chinese medicine, has a certain regulating effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.