Papaya leaf has many amazing health benefits. Research studies suggest that papaya leaf has beneficial properties for treatment of many illnesses, including the following common ailments:
	
Dengue fever.
	
Cancer
	
Digestion & gastrointestinal disorder
	
 
Papaya Leaf, Wild Harvested
(Carica papaya)
Papaya leaf which is rich in Vitamins A, C, E & K, has many amazing health benefits. Research studies suggest that papaya leaf is useful for treatment of many illnesses; some of the common usage are for treatment of:
	
Dengue fever. Papaya leaf has been widely used worldwide as an alternative treatment for dengue fever. Studies suggest that it helps to fight against viral diseases and increase platelet count, thus prevents complication of thrombocytopenia.
	
Cancer. Papaya leaf has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. The milky sap from papaya leaf contains acetogenin, which helps to suppress tumour cell growth. Studies suggest that it is a useful herb for prevention and treatment of liver cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and breast cancer.
Papaya leaf also helps to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy treatment.  This leaf is loaded with Vitamins A, C, E & K and antioxidants, which helps boost your immunity system.  Cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy treatment may experience low platelet counts. Studies show that taking papaya leaf helps to improve low platelet counts.
	
Digestion & gastrointestinal disorder. Papaya leaf is rich in papain, an enzyme that helps in the digestion of proteins and is useful for treating gastrointestinal disorders. Studies suggest that it may be a good therapeutic agent for protection against gastric ulcer and oxidative stress.
Origin: South America
 
Note:
This is for educational and general health information only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You should consult your doctor and seek medical advice for any health related issues.
 
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