Ben-Erik van Wyk
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 Carica papaya PAPAYA tree • paw paw
Papaya trees
Papaya fruits
Description a thick-stemmed giant herb (small tree) with large, hand-shaped leaves, white flowers (male and female flowers are usually borne on separate trees) and large, smooth fruits that turn orange when they ripen. Several other species and hybrids are used. The well-known babaco (C. x pentagona) is a seedless hybrid between the mountain papaya or chamburo (C. pubescens) and the siglalbn (C. stipulata). Others are the dwarf Peruvian cooking papaya or col de monte (C. monoka), thepapayuelo (C. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Figure there's a little more than 2 cups of fruit in one medium papaya.) And papaya could easily be considered an immune system-building fruit since vitamin C and vitamin A are both needed for the proper function of a healthy immune system.
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Papaya is also a great source of the lesser-known cousin of beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin. (One medium fruit contains 2,313 meg.) Beta-cryptoxanthin is a member of the carotenoid family that seems to reduce the risk of lung and colon cancer. |
| Papain is often extracted from papaya and used in digestive enzyme supplements as well as in enzyme supplements that are used for pain (arthritis, sports injuries). Papain may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Papaya is a potassium heavyweight. One medium papaya—which you can easily eat by yourself— contains 781 mg of potassium and only 119 calories, not to mention 5.5 mg of fiber. (A cup of cubed fruit has only 55 calories and still contains
360 mg of potassium, as well as 34 mg of calcium, 2.5 g of fiber, 86. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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 Papaya leaves consist of the fresh or dried leaves of Carica papaya harvested before the fruit appears.
Other Names: Melon Tree, Papaw, Mamaeire
ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY
COMPOUNDS: PAPAINUM CRUDUM
Proteolytic enzymes (proteinases): papain, chymopapain A and B, proteinase A and B, papaya peptidase A
Other enzymes: lysozyme, chitotransferase, glycosidases, callase, pectinesterases, lipases, phosphatases, cycloligases
EFFECTS: PAPAINUM CRUDUM
The results of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects are contradictory. Experiments have shown that papain has an edema-reducing effect. |
| Leaves, Stem and Root: Carica papaya is a 4 to 8 m high bushy tree with an unbranched fleshy-woody trunk which is hollow in the middle. The leaves are long-petioled, very large and segmented into 5 to 7 palmate lobes which terminate in sharp tips.
Habitat: Indigenous to tropical America. Cultivated in all tropical regions today.
Production: Raw papain is the latex from Carica papaya which has been dried using various methods; where necessary it is decontaminated mechanically or by filtration. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 These include pineapple and papaya, either as fresh juice or in supplement form, eaten in combination with pepsin (a stomach enzyme) and betaine hydrochloric acid (a supplement form of stomach acid). Avoid all meats and dairy products for at least one week at the beginning of therapy. You can also use pomegranate juice (four 8-ounce glasses daily), papaya seeds, fresh figs, finely ground pumpkin seeds (lA cup to V2 cup daily), or two cloves of raw garlic daily. Because pomegranate juice can irritate the intestines, you should not drink it for more than four to five days at a time. |
Tom Bohager
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 In South America, for example, papaya leaf was used to support digestion and promote healing. papaya is the source of an enzyme known as papain; it is still widely used today for these same purposes. Moreover, the Bible (2 Kings 20:7) recommends the use of figs for boils to the Israelire nation. The fig contains an enzyme, ficin, which is still used today in some skin gels and dietary supplements.
In the Far East, there is an age-old tradition in which molds (fungus) called koji were used in the production of certain foods and flavoring additives based on the soy plant. |
Richard Lucas
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 SHU-KUA
English Name: papaya Botanical Name: Carica papaya
The papaya is a tropical, melon-like fruit which is produced in clusters by the Carica papaya tree. In the tropics, where the papaya tree has been valued as a food and medicine for ages, fascinating stories and legends are told of the tree. In certain regions it is regarded by the natives as a mystical plant because in some ways it appears to possess human attributes—producing male and female flowers in separate plants, while the fruit, like the human embryo, develops in about nine months. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 It is also found in papaya fruit and papaya leaf.
Worldwide, most papayas are eaten green. In many countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia, green papaya is used to make a tart and tasty salad to accompany yams or rice. Green papaya is a richer source of the therapeutically active papain than is the ripe fruit.
EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT
Papain is a digestive aid for those who have trouble digesting proteins. It is also useful for pain relief. It aids digestion and heartburn, stimulates appetite, and helps to prevent ulcers. Papain also helps bruises and other injuries to heal faster. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 Both recommend papaya (especially raw, but also in tablets and papaya leaf) for the enzymes, as well as fennel and anise seeds; Glad-star also recommends cumin and dill seeds in addition to the fennel and anise, suggesting an old-fashioned remedy for digestive disturbances: combine these four seeds and chew them before and after meals.
Be aware that coffee and cigarettes increase heartburn by irritating the stomach, and remember that whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables combined with nonstressful exercise are the best solutions to constipation. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| The babaco, a natural papaya hybrid from Ecuador, is often canned or made into jam, but if you can find it, it's also good eaten fresh.
If you buy papayas green and firm, they will probably not ripen, but you can use them in cooking (they can be cooked like winter squash). For eating raw, choose fruit that's free of black spots and skin damage. The spreading yellow color indicates that the fruit is softening and shows how far along it is in ripening. By the way, the black seeds inside are edible—they have a slightly bitter, peppery taste. |
| Second place was papaya at 14, and third place was a tie between mango and orange, which both scored 11.) Kiwi has the highest level of vitamin C, almost twice that of an orange, and is also a decent source of magnesium. Two medium kiwifruits have almost
5 g of fiber. And kiwi—along with papaya and apricot—outranked bananas and oranges as the top low-sodium, high-potassium food! |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 Serves 2
Cinnamon papaya Pudding_
3 ounces papaya 3 ounces oatmeal, cooked 6 ounces apple juice 3 tablespoons honey
2 heaping teaspoons Egg Replacer pinch of cinnamon
3 ounces apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Combine all ingredients in blender except apples. Puree until smooth. Transfer to saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add apples and stir. Chill in refrigerator for 45 minutes or until set. |
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| If heartburn develops, chew one to three papaya tablets or eat fresh papaya for quick relief.
HEMORRHOIDS
These inflamed veins in the rectum can be painful and often bleed.
Keep bowel movements regular to prevent straining on the toilet, which worsens hemorrhoids. Get at least 25 grams (g) of fiber in your daily diet. In addition to eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, add unprocessed wheat bran to soups, stews and salads.. .or take a fiber tablet. Be sure to drink eight to 10 glasses of water daily—otherwise, fiber can be constipating. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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 They contain carotenoids, mainly cryptoxanthin, which may reduce the risk of lung and colon cancer and possibly benefit rheumatoid arthritis. papaya is known for its protein digestive enzyme, papain. Besides being an aid to digestion, it is also commonly used in commercial food processing, as a meat tenderizer, and as a beer stabilizing agent.
Home Remedies
In many tropical regions, the latex found in the papaya plant is used as a vermifuge to rid the body of parasites. Parts of the root are used to expel roundworms. |
Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon
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 Nerves, Cough, Colds, Fever, Insomnia
Papaya
Carica papaya L.
Familia: CARICACEAE - Family: CARICACEAE
Partes usadas: 1. Semillas y Cascara de la Frutas, frescas; 2. Fruta, fresca - Plant parts used: 1. Seeds and Fruit peel, fresh; 2. Fruit, fresh
Administration: 1., 2. Oral - Administration: 1., 2. Oral Preparacion: 1. Mezclar 101 de agua con 1 taza de Semillas y la Corteza entera de una papaya pequena. Tomar en ayunas, 1 vaso 3 veces al dia por 1 mes. Hace la persona vomitar y defecar mucho. 2. Comer 1 plato pequeno cada dia por 1 semana antes del desa-yuno. No anadir lima. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Both recommend papaya (especially raw, but also in tablets and papaya leaf) for the enzymes, as well as fennel and anise seeds; Glad-star also recommends cumin and dill seeds in addition to the fennel and anise, suggesting an old-fashioned remedy for digestive disturbances: combine these four seeds and chew them before and after meals.
Be aware that coffee and cigarettes increase heartburn by irritating the stomach, and remember that whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables combined with nonstressful exercise are the best solutions to constipation. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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| Serves 2
Apple-Papaya Honey Pudding_
6 ounces pineapple 6 ounces papaya juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Egg Replacer pinch of cinnamon
4 1/2 ounces apples, chopped 1 1/2 ounces pecans, chopped
Combine all ingredients in blender except apples and pecans. Puree until smooth. Transfer to saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add apples and nuts. Stir. Chill 45 minutes in refrigerator. |
| Serves 2
Cinnamon papaya Pudding_
3 ounces papaya 3 ounces oatmeal, cooked 6 ounces apple juice 3 tablespoons honey
2 heaping teaspoons Egg Replacer pinch of cinnamon
3 ounces apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Combine all ingredients in blender except apples. Puree until smooth. Transfer to saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add apples and stir. Chill in refrigerator for 45 minutes or until set. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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| The power of papaya could speed burn healing." GP. 2005;83.
Giuliano AR et al. Dietary intake and risk of persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection: The Ludwig-McGill HPV natural history study. JID. 2003;188:1508-1506.
Leclerc D et al. Proteasome-independent major histocompatibility complex class I cross-presentation mediated by papaya mosaic virus-like particles leads to expansion of specific human T cells. / Virol 2007 Feb;81(3):1319-1326. Epub 2006 Nov 22.
Mozaffarieh M, Sacu S, and Wedrich A. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| Antifertility effects of aqueous extract of Carica papaya seeds in male rats. In: PM 60(5):400. 1994.
McKee RA, Smith H, Purification of proteinases from Carica papaya. In: PH 25:2283. 1986.
Zoch E, Uber die Inhaltsstoffe des Handelspapains. In: Arzneim Forsch 19:1593. 1969.
Further information in:
Kern W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl., Bde. 1-8, Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1969.
Madaus G, Lehrbuch der Biologischen Arzneimittel, Bde 1-3, Nachdruck, Georg Olms Verlag Hildesheim 1979. |
Richard Lucas
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| SHU-KUA
English Name: papaya Botanical Name: Carica papaya
The papaya is a tropical, melon-like fruit which is produced in clusters by the Carica papaya tree. In the tropics, where the papaya tree has been valued as a food and medicine for ages, fascinating stories and legends are told of the tree. In certain regions it is regarded by the natives as a mystical plant because in some ways it appears to possess human attributes—producing male and female flowers in separate plants, while the fruit, like the human embryo, develops in about nine months. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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| Puree papaya flesh in a food processor or blender. Add lime juice and grated ginger. Continue to blend. Garnish with mint leaf. break it down . . . (nonalcoholic version)
Calories: 170; Total fat: Og; Saturated fat: Og; Cholesterol: Omg; Sodium: \Omg; Total carbs: 46g; Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 28g; Protein: 2g.
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
ODOR EATERS
Did you know ... parsley is traditionally added on the plate as a garnish of both beauty and function? The function is to eliminate strong odors on the breath after a meal.
What's the Story? |
| Proteasome-independent major histocompatibility complex class I cross-presentation mediated by papaya mosaic virus-like particles leads to expansion of specific human T cells. / Virol 2007 Feb;81(3):1319-1326. Epub 2006 Nov 22.
Mozaffarieh M, Sacu S, and Wedrich A. The role of the carotenoids, lutein and zea-xanthin, in protecting against age-related macular degeneration. Nutr J. 2003;2:20-28.
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Bolkent S, Yanardag R, Ozsoy-Sacan O, Karabulut-Bulan O. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| MAJOR RISK
Anticoagulants: Concurrent use may result in increased risk of bleeding. papaya extract was shown to increase the international normalized ratio (INR) levels when used in conjunction with warfarin (Shaw et al, 1997). Clinical Management: Avoid concomitant use. If taken together, the patient should be monitored closely for symptoms of bleeding and the INR should be closely monitored. dosage
RAW PAPAIN
Daily Dosage: The dosage depends on the composition of the enzyme substitute preparation. |
Dr. John Heinerman
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 Dogs prefer dried figs (ground or chopped in a Vita-Mix 2000), while cats seem to like bits of ripe papaya or papaya juice better. If papaya fruit isn't available in your area, then use some papaya tablets (crushed and mixed in with food) from the health-food store.
Implementing a once-a-week fast for your pet is helpful for getting rid of some parasites, especially tapeworms. Without food they tend to weaken, making them more vulnerable to a variety of natural treatments. Permit your pet only a bone and water of a little beef or fish broth and nothing else during a 24- to 36-hour period. |
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