"And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine". Ezekiel 47:12
Everything created by the Almighty serves a specific purpose even though most of us have not fully explored the usefulness of God's creation.
We are blessed as nations with many plants and herbs which serves as food and provides both spiritual and medicinal support.
The unfortunate thing is that we have failed to use the available plants and herbs for its intended purposes. The only time most people use herbs and plants are when they have exhausted other available options.
Over reliance on orthodox medicine and the brainwash against the use of natural and organic products are contributing factors to the disregard of our natural herbs and plants.
If only people would pay attention to the use of natural plants and herbs, the government would have saved more money on some importation, and jobs would have been created.
One good thing about natural herbs or plants is that they don't have negative effects. Again, they can be used for multiple purposes, eg in food preparation, spiritual and medicinal uses.
I want us to take a good look at the papaya (pawpaw) fruit, its spiritual and health benefits and how we can use it to solve our challenges.
Plants and herbs were created by God to be used as food and medicine, the Bible says it in the reference scripture I quoted above. Ezekiel 47:12
Carica Papaya; also simply known as papaya or pawpaw is a type of tropical, fruit-bearing tree. Papayas are shaped similar to pears and can be up to 20 inches (51cm) long. The skin is green when unripe and orange when ripped, while the flesh is yellow, orange or red.
PAPAYA CONTAINS;
. Calories. Carbohydrates. Fiber. Protein.
. Vitamin C. Vitamin A. Folate (vitamin B9)
. Potassium. Trace amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamins B1, B3, B5, E and K.
If you don’t know medicinal capacities of Papaya leaves beyond being the leaf of a yellow fruit, then you are missing in action.
The papaya plant is used to cure a lot of diseases. I will share few with you here and continue the rest in my next article. Before I begin, I want you to know that there a re spiritual benefits of papaya. That will be in my next article.
People have used papaya to tenderize meat for thousands of years.
The fruit also has many black seeds, which are edible but bitter.
If the papaya is ripe, it can be eaten raw. However, unripe papaya should always be cooked before eating — especially during pregnancy, as the unripe fruit is high in latex, which can stimulate contractions
It is strange that till today, many people who have pawpaw trees in their compounds don’t know how powerful the leaves are, as an alternative cure or treatment for many ailments. Save yourself of some hospital bills please and read this.
Please make sure to remember that in all things, you must do it to the glory of the name of God Almighty, for the Bibile says in ; 1 Corinthians 10:31 - Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Below are some great health benefits and ailments that papaya leaves extract can help you fight naturally.
A. DIGESTION
Papaya leaves extract can support digestive function
Papaya leaf teas and extracts are often used as an alternative therapy to alleviate uncomfortable digestive symptoms, such as gas, bloating, and heartburn.
Papaya leaf contains fiber, a nutrient that supports healthy digestive function, and a compound called papain.
Papain is well known for its ability to break down large proteins into smaller, easier-to-digest proteins and amino acids.
B. ANTI INFLAMMATORY
Papaya leaves extract may have anti-inflammatory effects
There are various papaya leaves preparations, which are frequently used as remedy for a broad range of internal and external inflammatory conditions, including skin rashes, muscle aches, and joint pain.
Papaya leaves contains various nutrients and plant compounds with potential anti-inflammatory benefits, such as papain, flavonoids, and vitamin E
C. CANCER:
Papaya leaves may have anticancer properties
It has been used in traditional medicine practices to prevent and treat certain different types of cancer.
If you are scared of cancer and you and looking for alternative treatment or a natural shield to insure your health with, in this world full of many carcinogenic substances, then using papaya leaves will work well for you.
The antioxidants, digestive enzymes and other nutritional factors in papaya can provide protection against developing cancer, recent research studies are showing papaya leaves may have beneficial potential as a treatment for those already suffering from the disease.
Research by Doctor Nam Dang at the University of Florida found an extract made from dried papaya leaves killed cancer cells directly and slowed the growth of tumor cells in cultures.
The leaf extract was effective against all ten different types of cancer cells tested, including liver, lung, cervix, pancreas and breast cancer cells. The anti-cancer effects were also measured to be stronger at higher doses.
It was also found that papaya leaves extract boosts the production of Th1-type cytokines that benefit your immune system.
Dr. Dang said, “Based on what I’ve seen and heard in the clinical setting, nobody who takes this extract experiences demonstratable toxicity; it seems you could take it for a long time – as long as it’s effective.” Liquid extract of papaya leaves exhibits anti-tumor activity.
There have been reports, stories and in some publications of people curing themselves from ‘incurable’ cancers and other diseases with extracts made from papaya leaves and unriped papaya fruits.
One well known case, written about in local newspapers, is that of Stan Sheldon from the Gold Coast in Australia who was reported to be dying from lung cancer.
He used the liquid from papaya leaves, boiled and simmered in a pan as a homemade treatment for two months, before being tested again to find both lungs clear of any traces of cancer.
He said the disease had not reappeared several decades later and he had passed his treatment on to others, many of whom were also cured.
D. HAIR GROWTH AND DANDRUFF REMEDY
Papaya may support hair growth, topical applications of papaya leaves, masks and juices are often used to improve hair growth and scalp health, but evidence to support the efficacy for these purposes is extremely limited.
High level oxidative stress in the body may contribute to hair loss. Eating antioxidant-rich foods may help alleviate oxidative stress and subsequently improve hair growth process
Papaya leaves contains several compounds with antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and vitamin E.
Certain types of dandruff are caused by an overgrowth of a fungus called Malassezia, which can impede hair growth.
Papaya leaves has demonstrated antifungal properties
E. DIABETES :
Papaya leaves may promote balanced blood sugar.
Papaya leaves juice can work wonders for diabetics as well.. It regulates the production of insulin, which in turn checks blood sugar levels. Its strong antioxidant nature also helps to bring down the consequent complications of diabetes like kidney damage and fatty liver.
There are proven scientific researches on this. So don’t miss this for your diabetic love ones.
F. SKIN PROBLEMS:
Papaya leaves may help to promote healthy skin.
Papaya leaves are frequently consumed orally or applied topically as a way to maintain soft, clear, and youthful-looking skin.
Papaya helps to protect against Skin Damage.
In addition to keeping your body healthy, papaya can also help your skin look more toned and youthful.
Excessive free radical activity is believed to be responsible for much of the wrinkling, sagging and other skin damage that occurs with age
Papaya leaves juice has a rich content of vitamin C and A, which boost skin health and give you a healthier and radiant skin. Papaya leaves juice suppresses the activity of free radicals. The presence of karpain compounds checks the growth of excess micro-organisms, and cleanses your skin of the toxins, providing protection against skin problems like pimples, freckles and acne.
G. ULCER:
Papaya leaves tea protects against gastric ulcer, In the study, papaya leaves extract reduced ulcer severity and showed strong antioxidant effects.
Papaya leaves extract also decreased oxidized lipids and increased antioxidant activity within red blood cells. Researchers concluded from this preliminary study that papaya leaves tea shows potential for the treatment of gastric ulcer and oxidative stress on the stomach.
H. HELPS IN TREATING MALARIA AND FEVER,
You must be familiar with this as proven by several studies, that scientifically validated a combination of Carica papaya (paw-paw), Mango, bitter leaf, guava, sweet basil, Lemon grass, Neem, Lime, Nauclea latifolia and Morinda lucida as potent cure that produces 100% elimination of malaria parasites, even drug-resistant strains, in humans.
Do you see why drinking crushed papaya leaves is good for your health?
Papaya leaves are often consumed as an extract, tea, or juice and has been found to treat fever, It may treat symptoms related to dengue fever
One of the most prominent medicinal benefits of papaya leaves sre its potential to treat certain symptoms associated with dengue fever.
I. HEART DISEASE
Papaya may Improve Heart Health, adding more papaya to your diet may boost your heart health.
Studies show that fruits high in lycopene and vitamin C may help prevent heart disease
The antioxidants in papaya may protect your heart and enhance the protective effects of “good” HDL cholesterol
Also, many researchers believe that excessive free radicals in the brain are an important factor in Alzheimer’s disease
In one study, people with Alzheimer’s given a fermented papaya extract for six months experienced a 40% drop in a biomarker which indicates oxidative damage to DNA — and is also linked to aging and cancer.
HOW TO PREPARE THE PAPAYA TEA
. Pluck out about seven (7) medium sized papaya leaves.
. Wash and Cut them up roughly and place them in a saucepan add 2 liters of water.
. Heat the leaves in the water until it boils and then reduce the heat right down to a mild simmer for 2 hours.
By this time the liquid should be reduced by half.
. Allow it to cool, remove the papaya leaves.
. Strain the liquid.
. Drink 50 ml of the resulting concentrated papaya leaves tea three times daily 30 minutes before each meal.
STORAGE;
Homemade papaya leaves tea can be stored in the refrigerator in a covered glass or ceramic container and should last for several days, but i recommended you discard it if it becomes too cloudy.
Please do not store it in plastic container.
Papaya leaves aee generally considered safe, but, it should be avoided if you’re allergic to it.
And always consult your healthcare provider prior to adding any herbal supplements to your health and wellness routine.
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