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Papaya

carica papaya

Other Common Names:

Paw-Paw

Botanical Description:

Cultivation:

Traditional Uses:

Dosage:

For External Use:

For Internal Use:  

Possible Side Effects:

If you experience any severe side effects or allergic reactions (itching, rash, hives, difficulty breathing, tightness in chest, or any form of swelling), seek medical attention right away!

Warnings!

Drug Interactions:

Check with your doctor or health care practitioner before taking with any prescription drugs.

Specific Recommendations for Using Papaya

The following information is categorized according to the most common or popular uses of Papaya and ending with the least common or less researched claims.

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References

* The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa by J. M. Dalziel, MD

Images of Papaya

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Traditional Uses:

* Acid REflux

* Acne

* Amebas

* Asthma

* Beri-Beri

* Bronchitis

* Burns

* Cancer

* Catarrh

* Colic

* Colitis

* Cough

* Cold and Flu

* Constipation

* Diarrhea

* Dysentery

* Dyspepsia

* Emphysema

* Excess Mucous

* Fever

* Flatulence

* Heartburn

* Hemorrhoids (piles)

* High Blood Pressure

* Inflammation

* Join Pain

* Loss of Appetite

* Malaria

* Malnutrition

* Mouth Sores

* Osteoarthritis

* Pancreatic Infection

* Parasites

* Psoriasis

* Rheumatoid Arthritis

* Ringworm

* Scabies

* Sore Throat

* Skin Irritations

* Skin Ulcers

* Slipped Disk

* Swollen Gums

* Syphilis

* Toothache

* Tumors

* Urine Concretions

* Warts

* Wounds

* Yaws

Nutrients Found in Papaya

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Properties and Actions:

* Carotenes

* Enzymes

* Fiber

* Flavonoids

* Magnesium

* Potassium

* Vitamin C

* Vitamin B5

* Vitamin B9

* Vitamin E