The Role Of Papaya Leaf Extract In Medical Industry

By Bonnie Contreras


More and more medical researches are being conducted to establish just how far the papaya plant can go in fighting life threatening ailments. So far, the papaya leaf extract has proven to work in an incredible manner as far as fight against cancer and many other diseases is concerned. The plant is believed to have originated from Mexico and other parts of Central America and can be easily identified from its straight hollow trunk which normally has no branches.

The uses of the plant and its products are not restricted to the medication and food industry alone. The milky liquid from unripe fruits helps in the manufacture papain that has many uses in the industrial field. The fruit is also used for sweetening of candies, ice cream, jellies and as a preservative.

While the fruits are used as a source of food, the leaves are also cooked as vegetable in some parts of the world. The general medical uses of the plant however include the use of root products for cure of tumors of uterus. It also cures syphilis, hemorrhoids and the removal of urine concentration. The ripe fruits help to alkalize urine and treatment of rheumatism while the unripe fruit is used as a mild laxative. It helps stimulate lactation, abortion and eases labor pain.

Papaya leaf extract is increasingly getting attention in the market with several companies producing different brands. The increased interest can be attributed to the role it plays in fighting dengue fever and the majority of cancers.

Running to buy this extract fro the nearby pharmacy of any other shop is not always the wise decision when the preparation is a costless and painless straight forward process. All that is required here is to wash some leaves from the plant, cut them into smaller pieces and then boil in about two liters of water. It is boiled till half all the water vaporizes. The resulting concentration is kept in a bottle for an immediate use or later use and can last for up to four days.

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 papaya leaf extract is also valuable particularly in aiding of digestion. With so many active ingredients, the formula has been found to fight fungal infections, many of the bacterial infections, a number of viruses, both internal and external worms and many other microbes. It also aids in adding platelets in the blood tissue. With such properties, it is commonly used to cure flue, cure of a number of sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis, burning of body fats and even relieving of menstrual pain.

The magical role played by this extract in fight against most of microorganisms has made it a major ingredient in hair and skin care products. As for the skin, it helps heal wounds and soften hard skins while at the same time straighten hair and get rid of dandruff. It is used for washing both the hair (a component of most shampoos) and in cleaning of the skin.

The true benefits of papaya leaf extract cannot be discussed in details at ago. The extracts are rich in most of the vitamins and other elements that are beneficial to our body and should therefore be adopted as one of our care products for daily use as it will result to a much healthier and longer life with greatly reduced medical bill. It should however be avoided by pregnant women as it can induce abortion.




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