what are the uses of payaya. what is it good for like eyes , hair what
2006-09-07 05:52:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
it is good for the eyes
2006-09-07 06:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Papaya enzyme is also marketed in tablet form to remedy digestive problems. Caution should be taken when harvesting, as papaya is known to release a latex fluid when not quite ripe, which can cause irritation and provoke allergic reaction in some people. The papaya fruit and leaves also contains carpaine, an anthelmintic alkaloid which could be dangerous in high doses.
Women in India and Sri Lanka and other parts of the world have long used papaya as a folk remedy for contraception and abortion. Medical research in animals has confirmed the contraceptive and abortifacient capability of papaya, and also found that papaya has contraceptive effects in men as well. Unripe papaya is especially effective, in large amounts or high doses. Papaya is not teratogenic and will not cause miscarriage in small, ripe amounts. Phytochemicals in papaya may suppress the effects of progesterone.
The black seeds are edible, and have a sharp, spicy taste. They are sometimes ground up and used as a substitute for black pepper. In some parts of Asia the young leaves of papaya are steamed and eaten like spinach.
2006-09-07 12:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by jsweit8573 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Papaya contains the enzyme papain. It is a digestive enzyme that is used as a meat tenderizer. It is also reputed to be effective for bee stings, spider bites etc. Due the the papain, papaya is also said to aid human digestion
2006-09-07 12:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps you digest your food better. Plus the fresh fruit contains many vitamins and minerals that's good for overall well being.
2006-09-07 12:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋