Papaya Leaf (C/S) (CARICA PAPAYA)

Description:
Papaya is a high bushy tree, belonging to the Caricaceae family. It has an unbranched trunk with spongy soft wood and hollow in the center, large and palm shaped leaves that terminate in sharp tips, light yellow flowers, and yellow-green thick and fleshy fruit that contains numerous black wrinkled seeds. Papaya contains an enzyme called papain.

Origin:
India

Other Names:
Custard Apple, Mamaeire, Mamao, Melon Tree, Papaw, Papaya Vulgaris

Part Used:
Leaf

Culinary Uses:
Papain is used as a meat tenderizer.
To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of Papaya leaf, cover and steep 3-5 minutes.

Medicinal Uses:
Papaya Leaf helps the body break down protein and is used as a treatment for digestive disorders and extremely useful for any disturbances of the gastrointestinal tract. It is an enzyme-rich that is known to help expel intestinal worms. It is also used as an aid for stomach ailments. Externally, Papaya Leaf helps the healing of deep or slow healing wounds.

Precautions and Adverse Reactions:
Pregnant women should avoid large amounts of Papaya.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Love, and protection.
Planet Rulership: Moon
Element Rulership: Water
Gender: Feminine
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