Here are 7 reasons why you should include papaya seeds in your regular diet.
1. Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Parasitic Nature
Papaya seeds have an alkaloid ‘Carpaine’ that is known to eliminate amoebic parasites and bacteria such as E.coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus which infect the gastrointestinal tract.In their book, ‘Genetics and Genomics of Papaya’, Ray Ming and Paul H. Moore say that papaya seeds have been used for centuries in many countries as a suitable medicine to destroy parasitic worms. Recent laboratory studies confirmed that extracts of papaya seeds can effectively kill helminth, a parasitic worm. (Rohan Kermanshai, et al)In order to expel parasitic worms from your body, consume a half teaspoon of papaya seeds with warm water in the morning, ideally before breakfast. Follow it up two hours later with 50ml castor oil and 350ml milk on an empty stomach. Pursue this regimen for 2 to 4 days to get best results.An elixir made of air-dried Carica Papaya seeds and honey proved to be effective in removing parasitic worms in children in a study conducted on 60 children. (Okeniyi JA, et al) Anti-Cancerous BenefitThe seeds of papaya have ‘Benzyl isothiocyanate’ that halts the growth of cancerous cells and tumours. This proves to be of great advantage when it comes to treating cancer of the colon, lung, prostate, breast, leukemia, and many more cancers. Papaya seeds also have high levels of fatty acids such as oleic and palmitic acid that are believed to safeguard our body from cancer.
Anti-Inflammatory PowerPapaya seeds help combat inflammation of the joints, thereby soothing arthritic pain, swelling and redness and making body movement easy and flexible. This proves to be very useful for ageing men and women and those who are bogged down by aching joint pains.Liver-ProtectivePapaya seeds are blessed with nutrients that aid in healing liver cirrhosis. To enjoy the benefits, simply crush or grind five to six papaya seeds and take them with lime juice for a period of thirty days. At the same time, eat the seeds on a regular basis in order to detoxify the liver and keep liver-related diseases at bay.Kidney-FriendlyKidneys are the body’s best filter mechanism; they remove waste and toxins from the body and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. Papaya seeds protect the kidneys and play a role in preventing toxin-induced renal failure.Fever-FighterInstead of consuming the usual medicines such as paracetamol to reduce fever, mix crushed papaya seeds with vinegar and apply it on the skin for optimum results. Papaya seeds are so full of nature’s healing qualities that you should include them in your regular diet and not just the enjoy the fruit.Improves DigestionDried and crushed papaya seeds, like pepper, can be sprinkled over food. This adds enzymes to your food and improves your overall digestion.
