PAPPALI ILAI (POWDER) / PAPAYA LEAF POWDER / பப்பாளி

Botanical Name          :   Carica Papaya 

English Name              :   Papaya, Melon Tree

Tamil Name                  :   பப்பாளி  / Pappali 

Hindi Name                  :   पपीता / Papita 

Malayalam Name       :  ഓമയ്ക്ക / Omakka

Telugu Name               :  బొప్పాయి / Boppayi

Description

♦ papaya has antibacterial properties and promotes good digestion and almost every part of the plant can be used.

♦ They are rich in contents of vitamin E, C and beta-carotine making it loaded with antioxidant properties,

♦ The seeds are rich in fatty acids and papaya oil, have a sharp peppery flavour.

Health Benefits

♦ Treats Dengue fever : A common remedy that is advised by all to dengue patients is papaya leaf juice. The papaya leaf juice contributes significantly in the production of platelets and increase the platelet count.

♦ Anti-Malarial Properties : Papaya leaves have strong anti-malarial properties. The papaya leaf is acetogenin, which can help prevent dangerous disease like malaria and dengue.

♦ Good for Liver : Papaya leaf juice also acts as a potent cleansing agent for the liver, thereby healing many chronic liver diseases jaundice and liver cirrhosis.

♦ Supports Digestion : papaya contains enzymes papain and chymonpapain. Papain is also helpful in healing and preventing stomach ulcers.

♦ Helps to Treat Skin Problems : Papaya leaf juice has a rich content of vitamin C and A, which boost the health of skin and lend you a healthier and radiant skin.

♦ Promotes Hair Growth : Papaya leaf promote hair growth, prevent balding and thinning of hair. It is an important ingredient used in anti-dandruff shampoos because of the karpain compound.

♦ Reduces Cancer Risks : Papaya leaf has anti-cancer properties. The enzymes in papaya leaf can fight liver cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and  pancreatic cancer.