The Role Of Papaya Leaf Extract In Medical Industry

By Bonnie Contreras


The medicinal properties of papaya plant have taken the entire field of medicine to an unprecedented level. With ability to tackle so many ailments, all the parts including the papaya leaf extract, both the ripe and unripe fruits, seed and roots, this plant that has traditionally been grown for fruits is now more than just that. It originated from Central America and commonly grows in tropical regions and can easily be identified from it straight and hollow trunk which is scar marked.

Having been traditionally grown for fruits, the medicinal value of all parts of this plant is now becoming the major reason for growing it. The leaves are also used as vegetables in some countries. Other industrial applications include the use of the milky juices from unripe fruit to manufacture papain that comes with many uses. The fruit is used for flavoring of candies, ice cream and jellies.

When it comes to the area of medicine, the juice from papaya root helps in cure of tumors of uterus, hemorrhoids, syphilis and removal of urine concentration and among others. Unripe fruits help as a mild laxative, reduces labor pain, used for abortion, and even stimulation of lactation. When it comes to the ripe fruit, rheumatism and alkalinizing the urine are few of the common uses. The seeds also stimulate menstruation and abortion.

Papaya leaf extract however is the center of attention as far as medicinal properties of this plant are concerned. The extract is now being prepared and sold by many companies as medicines for various diseases.

Home procedure of preparing papaya leaf extract is not complicated at all. It involves washing several medium sized leaves that are partially dried, cutting them into smaller portion and them boiling them in 2 liters of water with no lid till the water level reduces to half. The liquid is then strained and stored into a bottle for use. Directly crushing leaves and removal of fibrous parts will also give equally good results. The resulting juice is extremely beneficial although it may have abortion effect on the pregnant women.

Other than in the cure of dengue fever where the it is known to eliminate the disease and symptoms, it also contains anti-malaria properties. The fight against cancerous tumors is also possible with no major side effects.

The story does not end there, the extracts works magic when it comes to aiding of digestion. With proven ability to tackle fungi, many types of bacteria, a number of viruses, yeast, internal and external worms and many other disease causing microorganisms, one easily understands why it features as number one cure of wide variety of diseases. With the ability to burn fats, it is also used as a weight loss product.

It is a much sort after ingredient in many of the beauty product companies as it is used in shampoos for washing hair, strengthening and straightening them. It helps soften skin, cure wounds and in general cleaning of the skin which make it the number one component of many skin care products.

The papaya leaf extract comes with so many benefits that cannot be summarized in a single document. Many companies are now selling it in packages that are affordable. It is highly advisable to consider the extract as the number one content of your home medicine shelf. It is even better for those who have these plants at home since all they need is to know how to make use of it.




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