Health Benefits of Papaya Seeds

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Health Benefits of Papaya Seeds

Health Benefits Of Papaya Seeds

Papaya is a tall herbaceous plant in the genus Carica; its edible fruit is called papaya. The flesh is rich orange in colour with either yellow or pink hues. Inside the inner cavity of the fruit, there are black, round seeds encased in a gelatinous-like substance. The black seeds of the papaya are edible and have a sharp, spicy taste. They are sometimes ground and used as a substitute for black pepper. Papaya Seeds can be eaten raw though that gives a strong, pepper-like but bitter taste, ground or crushed in salad dressings, milk or honey.

Benefits Of Papaya Seeds

While most people throw them away, papaya seeds are not only edible, small amounts of them in your diet can be surprisingly good for you. Seeds contain high levels of proteolytic enzymes like papain which can help to get rid your body of parasites. In the same way that papain breaks down undigested protein waste in your food, it may also break down parasites and their eggs.

Health Benefits of Papaya Seeds:

Papaya Seeds

Prevents Cancer

Papaya seeds contain agents that stop the growth of cancer cells and tumors. Papaya seeds contain isothiocyanate which works well for Colon, Breast, Lung, Leukemia and Prostate Cancer.

Treats Kidney Disease

Papaya seeds can be used for treating kidney disease and preventing renal failure and works especially great for poisoning related kidney diseases.

Antibacterial

A small amount of Papaya Seeds kill bacteria such as E.Coli, Staph and Salmonella and work well for food poisoning cases.

Papaya Seeds and Benefits

Anti-Inflammatory

Papaya Seeds are anti-inflammatory making them great for Arthritis, Joint Disease, Swelling, Pain and Redness.

Papaya Seeds and Health Benefits

Aids Digestion

Both unripe papaya and papaya seeds are high in the enzyme papain. Papain is a beneficial aid to protein digestion but best avoided for women currently or trying to get pregnant.

Treatment for Liver Cirrhosis

Liver cirrhosis is a disease usually caused by excessive alcohol consumption over many years, where the liver shrinks and becomes hardened. In this state it is ineffective at removing toxins from the body, leading to a variety of serious health problems. Papaya seeds are often reported as an effective treatment for Liver Cirrhosis. One method is to grind up around five dried seeds in a pepper grinder or crush up fresh ones in a mortar and pestle, and mix them with a tablespoon of fresh lime juice.

Destroys Parasites

The Seeds of Papaya contain an alkaloid called “Carpaine” that kills intestinal worms and amoeba parasites. Whereas the Papaya Fruit helps to metabolize proteins and makes the gastrointestinal tract an extremely hostile place for parasites to live and thrive. Studies have shown that children in Nigeria have got rid of parasites in their gut 75% of the times by consuming Papaya Seed Juice for 7 days.

Other Health Benefits of Papaya Seeds

• Papaya seeds cures piles and thyphoid fever. Blend the seeds together with the papaya flesh, add a bit of water, and drink the mixture.
• Protects Against Heart Disease
• Protects Eye Sight

Surprising Health Benefits of Papaya.

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