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The paw-paw leaf contains enzyme known as papain which has amazing healing qualities. Papain is a proteolytic enzyme similar to the pepsin in gastric juice.its primary source is the leaves of pawpaw tree or its unripe fruit.papain is greatly reduced in ripe pawpaw.also contributes to food digestion.

The Benefits of Paw Paw

No one argues about the health benefits of fruit, but what makes paw paw special? These are just some of the major vitamins and minerals found in large quantities in paw paw:   dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, C and E. It also contains small amount of calcium, iron, riboflavin, thiamine and niacine. It is also very rich in antioxidant nutrients flavonoids and carotenes, very high in vitamin C plus A, and low in calories and sodium.

• Vitamin A
  
• Vitamin C
  
• Vitamin E
  
• Calcium
  
• Iron
  
• Riboflavin
  
• Thiamine
  
• Niacine

In addition to these, paw paw is high in dietary fibre and rich in important antioxidants. At the same time, paw paw is low in calories and sodium. As if these were not reasons enough for making paw paw a regular part of your diet, the fruit also includes unique ingredients not found or found in limited concentrations in other fruits. Two of these, papain and chymopapain, are enzymes that help break down proteins and convert them into amino acids, making paw paw an excellent digestive aid, reducing bloating and indigestion.
Paw Paw also has anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce the severity of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and aid in recovery from sports injuries, among many other conditions that are caused by or exacerbated by inflammation. These include everything from the common cold to more serious diseases.

As a worm expeller- The raw, white, milk secretion of pawpaw helps in expelling round worms, tenia species tape worms from the digestive tract. It also has anti-helminthic and vermifuge properties against other parasites.

As a remedy for skin diseases- a paste of the papaya seed is applicable to treatment of some skin disorders, such as ringworm. Some common skin blemishes where the paste is applicable includes pimples, boils, and septic sores.

For rectifying digestive disorders. A bit of fresh pawpaw fruit eaten after a meal can aid digestion. Both the latex and leaves are recommended for patients suffering from lack of digestive juice. This is usually caused by chronic gastritis or pancreatitis.

For correcting intestinal disorders.

To arrest some problems in intestinal disorders, the fresh green leaf of papaya should be eaten alternatively. Regular consumption of the fresh green leaf has been known to prevent intestinal disorders. If eaten regularly.

For the treatment of malaria- a decoction of equally quantities of fresh leaves of papaya, lemon grass and guava is an effective remedy for malaria patients. The mixture reduces fever and provokes perspiration.

Tackling cirrhosis of the liver- the black seeds of papaya are quite valuable in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver. It also aids the detoxifying the liver. In essence, the liver would be able to eliminate through the bile, many of toxic substances, which are circulating in the blood.eating of papaya is highly recommended for cases of hepatitis A & B .