Pawpaw also known as papaya is more than just a sweet tropical fruit, it’s packed with nutrients and offers a wide range of health benefits. Beyond its juicy orange flesh, even its roots, seeds, and unripe parts have been used in traditional remedies for generations. In my own home, pawpaw has played a significant role in our family's health journey.
My wife once told me about the male pawpaw root being a natural remedy for coughs, and it worked wonders. When our daughter was born with jaundice, one of the natural treatments we used with the guidance of a healthcare professional was a mix of unripe pawpaw and glucose. It was part of a holistic approach that helped improve her condition.
But beyond these personal stories, pawpaw offers a wide range of scientifically supported benefits that have read about
It is a great source of Vitamin C which boosts the immune system and fights inflammation.
It helps in easing digestion.
Pawpaw seeds contain nutrients that may support liver health in hepatic patients. A friend once testified that eating dried pawpaw seeds for some days helped cure his hepatitis B though his viral load was very low at the time.
The seeds has anti-parasitic properties which helps with deworming when taken on an empty stomach.
It helps in regulating blood pressure and overall heart functions
Pawpaw is indeed a great gift of nature, considering all these benefits listed above which is not limited to that alone. I believe if more research is done on the palnt, one can know the right part of the plant to be used for certain health conditions and how it can be used properly. As always, natural remedies should complement and not replace medical advice.