Health Benefits: 1. Rich in papain, a protease used for tenderizing meat, the green fruit and the tree's latex are also cooking aids used for thousands of years by indigenous Americans. It is now a component in powdered meat tenderizers. 2. Rich in provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folate and dietary fiber, a variety of phytochemicals, including lycopene and polyphenols, ripe fruit are enjoyed raw, without skin or seeds. The unripe green fruit and young leaves are favored in curries, salads, stews, and steamed vegetable. The black seeds have a sharp, spicy taste and are ground and used as a substitute for black pepper. 3. Leaves can be made into tea as a treatment for malaria. In belief that it can raise platelet levels in blood, the papaya may be used as a medicine for dengue fever. It is marketed in tablet form to remedy digestive problems. Papain is also applied topically for the treatment of cuts, rashes, stings and burns. Papain ointment is commonly made from fermented papaya flesh, and is applied as a gel-like paste. 4. Protect against Colon Cancer.
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