USES OF PAWPAW SEEDS AND IT SIDE EFFECTS

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Powerful Antioxidant:

Papaya seeds are rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and saponins. They are strong antioxidants.

Antioxidants protect the body from damage by free radicals, protecting us from a variety of diseases.

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Healthy Gut:

Papaya seeds are rich in fibre. They regulate our bowel movements, removing toxins from the body and thus maintaining a healthy gut. They are helpful in constipation.

Carpaine present in papaya seeds kills bacteria and parasites in our intestines and thus keep our digestive system healthy.

Helps in Weight Loss:

Papaya seeds are rich in fibre. They keep our digestion on track, thus helping in the removal of toxins from our bodies. They also help in regulating our metabolism and prevent our body from absorbing fat. This helps in preventing obesity.

Lowers Cholesterol Levels:

Papaya seeds are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid. These fatty acids regulate cholesterol levels by reducing bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol ).
Papaya seeds are also rich in FIBRE.FIBRE helps in reducing cholesterol levels in the body.

Thus, consuming papaya seeds helps in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels in our bodies.

Anti-cancer Properties:

Papaya seeds contain polyphenols that are powerful antioxidants. They prevent our body from different types of cancers.

Papaya seeds also contain isothiocyanate, which inhibits the formation and development of cancer cells.

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Nephroprotective

Papaya seeds protect our kidneys from damage. Consumption of papaya seeds ensures the smooth functioning of our kidneys.

Maintains Cardiovascular Health:

Papaya seeds protect our hearts. These seeds are rich in various antioxidants that protect our bodies from free radical damage. 

They also help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which protects our heart from various disorders.

Reduces inflammation:

Papaya seeds are proven to be effective in reducing inflammation.

Papaya seeds are rich in vitamin C and compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids and polyphenols. All these compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. 

They are thus useful in preventing and reducing inflammation in diseases like gout, arthritis etc.

Papaya seeds exhibit anti-ageing properties. They maintain the elasticity of our skin and thus prevent the development of fine lines and wrinkles.

Antibacterial:

Papaya seeds protect our body from bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella dysenteriae, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, etc.

Relieves Menstrual Pain:

Papaya contains carotene and this substance is essential in helping the body regulate the production of a hormone known as estrogen. While papaya seeds can help induce menstruation and also increase its frequency, they can also help to some degree in managing menstrual cramps.

Manage Liver Cirrhosis:

Papaya seeds have also been known to contain the vital nutrients necessary to help manage diseases like Liver cirrhosis. Consuming 3 to 4 papaya seeds, crushed and mixed with lime juice on a daily basis, can help in the treatment and recovery of liver cirrhosis. 

Cures Food Poisoning:

Research has shown that preparing and consuming an extract of papaya seeds can help to successfully kill bacteria like E.coli, Salmonella,  Staphylococcus, etc. which are responsible for most cases of food poisoning.

Supports Dengue Treatment

Dengue is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, it affects the platelets in your blood and begins destroying healthy platelets too. Papaya seeds have been shown to improve platelet counts in animal studies. Hence, apart from the previous health benefits of papaya seeds, they can be also useful as a support for your dengue recovery.

May Help With Dandruff Control

Dandruff usually has a fungal origin, particularly the Malassezia fungus. The papaya fruit and seeds have been shown to have strong antifungal properties. This may be useful when applied to the hair and scalp and reduce or prevent the development of dandruff. Use a hair pack or scrub that contains papaya seed extract to try this benefit out. 

Recipes To Add Papaya Seed To Your Diet 

To truly enjoy the health benefits of papaya seeds, you’ll need to make it part of your diet. Here are a few simple recipe ideas to do just that:

  • Scoop the raw seeds and eat them fresh (1 teaspoon) or store them in the fridge for later 
  • Add it to a vinaigrette, salad dressing or smoothie. This may add a bitter taste, so cut the bitterness with other flavours
  • Make a marinade with papaya seeds, lemon zest, cream, lemon juice, chopped garlic and cilantro 
  • Clean, dry and bake the papaya seeds, then crush into a powder and add to your favourite spice mixes

  • Side Effects of Papaya Seeds:

    • Excess consumption in pregnancy may be harmful to the growing foetus.
    • Excess consumption of papaya seeds may decrease fertility in men by affecting the number of sperms.
    • Excess consumption of papaya seeds may cause diarrhoea.
    • Eating too much papaya seeds is not recommended for lactating mothers.

    Dosage of Papaya Seeds:

    You should not consume more than 1 teaspoon of papaya seeds per day.

    How can I use pawpaw seeds as contraceptive?

    It is known that four to five seeds of the plant in India are orally taken with water during menstrual period to prevent conception for a period of one year. Also, in the Middle Belt of Nigeria, traditional healers administer to women three seeds of the variety as contraceptive for a duration of 12 months.

    Can papaya seeds make you poop?

    Papaya seeds are high in polyphenols and flavonoids, two compounds that act as antioxidants that can prevent or slow cell death, according to Healthline. They also contain healthy fats and loads of fiber that can help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as promote health bowel movements.

    Can papaya seeds be swallowed whole?

    How to Eat Papaya Seeds. Papaya seeds have a taste that's reminiscent of black pepper and wasabi. Because of their flavor profile, papaya seeds are often used as a pepper substitute. You can eat them whole and straight from the papaya but they will have a somewhat bitter taste.

    Detoxification of Liver

    Papaya seeds detoxify the liver easily within a month and increase the appetite mainly in elderly, children and alcoholic patients. Papaya seeds prevent free radical production in the liver cell and easily generate the new cells.
    Papaya seeds consist of myrosinase (an enzyme), it activates the cytochrome P 450 isoenzyme in the liver. Papaya seed contains papain, it has the ability to dissolve and clean out the dead tissues without altering the activity of the good cells. This traditional therapy has been used for only 3 weeks and restarts again after one week. During this therapy, water intake is approximately 3-4 liters daily.

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    Directions for Use:

    • Eight to ten seeds to be taken orally with lukewarm water after the meal twice a day for 2 weeks.
    • On the other side, boil half spoon of dried seed powder in water and its decoction can be used regularly after the meal once a day.
    • In traditional medicines, papaya seed ash (1mg) is mixed with honey (3-5g) twice a day detoxify the liver.

    • Improvement in Digestion

        • Papaya seed is beneficial to flourish digestive flora, primarily it acts on the liver and increases its vitality to perform better.
        • The seed prevents the ulcer formation and heals the ulcer due to the presence of benzylisothiocyanate in the seed and pulp.
        • It has the ability to kill and prevent the ulcer-producing bacteria.
        • Dried papaya seed powder mixed with honey after food prevents flatulence.
        • Five to ten fresh papaya seeds mixed with a pinch of black pepper increase the appetite.
        • For worm infection (helminthiasis), air-dried seed powder, 2gm mixed with 1 tsp honey taken once a day empty stomach for a week.
        • Papaya seeds contain Papain, which is called as a digestive aid helps in the digestion of proteins.

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