Description:

Other names:

Papaya, Pawpaw, Papaw, guanabana, soursop, Carica papaya, Carica posoposa, Carica carica, Carica peltata, Papaya, Betik, Pawpaw, Betek, Melon Tree, Ketalah, 木瓜, 番木瓜

Benefits:

Papaya leaves and their extracts are sold as dietary supplements to improve the immune system and increase platelet counts. Lab studies showed that papaya leaf extracts have antibacterial effects. A few clinical studies found benefits of papaya leaf extract in treating dengue fever and in increasing platelet counts.

Other common uses include: reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar control, supporting skin and hair health, and preventing cancer.