The Benefits of Pawpaw Leaves for Health, Skin, Hair and Eyes.

The pawpaw tree is botanically called Carica papaya and more commonly called papaya. Different

parts of the pawpaw tree have benefits for health including the leaves which are high in different phytonutrients.

Pawpaw leaves contain over 50 active components which have healing properties. Pawpaw leaves have the following nutrients;

• Vitamins A, C, D, E and some B vitamins.
• Minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium manganese and sodium.
• Some carbohydrates and proteins.

Pawpaw leaves also contain papain, chymopapain, carpaine, amylase, alkaloids, phenols and so many

other active components. They have antimicrobial antiviral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal), antiparasitic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Pawpaw leaves benefits for health.

1. They are used to treat malaria, typhoid and dengue fevers because of their antimicrobial properties.
2. They are used to reduce fevers.
3. They are used to expel intestinal worms.
4. They are used to reduce inflammation of the intestinal tract.
5. They can kill cancer cells without any toxicity to the human body.
6. They can boost the immune system.
7. They boost appetite and aid digestion.
8. They prevent heartburn and indigestion.
9. They are used for relieving menstrual cramps.
10. They can help to balance blood sugar and treat diabetes.

Pawpaw leaves have a lot of benefits for hair. They can promote hair health and boost hair growth because they strengthen hair and prevent breakages. They can prevent dandruff, psoriasis and other scalp conditions.

Pawpaw leaves promote skin health by cleansing the skin, removing toxins and preventing infections. It promotes wound healing. They are used to treat skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, itching, pimples, acne, blemishes etc.

The juice from pawpaw leaves can also be used to prevent cataracts. Simply drop some juice on the eyes.

Pawpaw leaves are juiced fresh or dried leaves are boiled in water to make an infusion or tea. The juice or infusion can be drunk internally or applied on the skin and hair.

Pawpaw trees grow abundantly in West Africa and most of us don’t even know about the fantastic health properties of this common tree. Pawpaw leaves, fruits and seeds have so much to offer. Read here about the wonderful benefits of pawpaw seeds.

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