The fruit contains vitamins A, C, and E, B complex vitamins, such as pantothenic acid and folate, and minerals, such as magnesium and potassium, as well as food fibers.
The papaya fruit, as well as all other parts of the plant, contain a milky juice known as papain which has been used to make meat tender. The unripe fruit is used as a remedy for ulcer and impotence.
In Africa the plant is used by traditional medicine practitioners in the management of diabetes and malaria, and in fungal and helminthic infections
Preparation: cut young papaya fruit into small cube. Put in boiling and then simmer for 8 minutes. Add tea leaves and steep for 3 minutes. The drink is ready.
The tea promotes digestion and aids in the treatment of ailments such as chronic indigestion, overweight and obesity, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, and weakening of the heart.
Papaya fruit tea
