Papaya is a sweet fruit which is cheap and easily available everywhere. This fruit is found almost all year round. But the period between February to March and May to October is considered the season of papaya. Vitamin A is found in abundance in raw papaya and vitamin C is found in abundance in ripe papaya.
In Ayurveda, papaya is said to cure many incurable diseases. Papaya is very important for our life as it cures dysentery, dyspepsia, poor digestion, jaundice, spleen enlargement, infertility, useful for heart, useful in blood clotting.
Many diseases like wrinkles on face, hair loss, constipation, stomach worms, seminal loss, scurvy, piles, skin diseases, high blood pressure, irregular menstruation etc. are cured by consuming papaya. Papaya contains many elements like calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, B, C, D, D, protein, carbohydrates, minerals etc. Papaya can be used according to the disease.
1) Papaya contains an alkaline element called 'carpaine or carpaine' which controls blood pressure. This is why a patient of high blood pressure should eat one papaya (raw) regularly.
2) Piles is a very painful disease whether it is bloody piles or badi (dry) piles. Piles patients should eat one ripe papaya every day. Applying raw papaya milk on piles warts is very beneficial.
3) Papaya strengthens the liver and gives it strength. In jaundice, when the liver becomes very weak, the consumption of papaya is very beneficial. A patient of jaundice should eat one ripe papaya every day. It also benefits the spleen and improves digestion.
4) Irregular menstruation is a common complaint among women. Women suffering from premature or late menstruation, less or more discharge, menstruation with pain, etc. should definitely consume 250 grams of ripe papaya daily for at least a month. It eliminates all problems related to menstruation.
5) Mothers who produce less milk should consume raw papaya daily. It can also be consumed as a vegetable.
6) Papaya is also used for beauty enhancement. Rubbing papaya on the face removes pimples, blackness and dirt from the face and brings a new glow. Applying it makes the skin soft and beautiful. For this, one should always use ripe papaya.
7) Constipation is the root of a hundred diseases. Most people complain of constipation. Such people should consume papaya regularly after dinner. It clears the intestines in the morning and removes constipation.
8) Premature wrinkles on the face are a sign of old age. Apply well-ripe papaya pulp on the face like a paste. Leave it for half an hour. When it dries, wash the face with lukewarm water and massage the face lightly with peanut oil. Do this regularly for at least a month.
9) When new shoes and slippers are worn, blisters appear on the feet due to rubbing. If raw papaya juice is applied on them, they heal quickly.
10) Papaya is also a semen enhancer. Men who produce less semen and have less sperm in their semen should consume papaya regularly.
11) Papaya is also very beneficial for heart patients. If they make a decoction of papaya leaves and drink it regularly in the quantity of one cup every day, it is extremely beneficial.
