Description

Papaya is a common fruit in India, with its origin being in the lands of America. It is a sweet and fleshy fruit, which is savored by all. Other than its delectable fruit, papaya seeds are also popularly consumed, partly due to benefits and partly due to taste. The major benefits of papaya seeds are that they aid in the management of diabetes and high cholesterol. Being a rich source of antioxidants, they are also useful in the prevention of several chronic conditions.

In fact, some studies have suggested its role in the prevention of cancer. Papaya seeds are rich in omega 3 fatty acids and are a great sources of calcium and proteins, which is responsible for its health benefits. They also contain ample amounts of phosphorus and magnesium. Due to its rich composition and value for health, papaya seeds have been well-recognized and their application has been suggested within the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits:

Helps us in preventing and curing the following:

Papaya seeds are abound with antioxidants – polyphenols and flavonoids – which shield us from common infections like cold and cough, and also from many chronic diseases.
Papaya seeds are fibrous in nature that aid digestion and further help in preventing obesity. The fibre also keeps a check on blood pressure that aids in keeping heart healthy.
Papaya seeds contain proteolytic enzymes that kill bacteria and parasites residing in the intestines, thereby, keeping the stomach and the gut healthy.
During periods papaya seeds are helpful to ease muscle cramps and pain.
The seeds of papaya are also rich in healthy monounsaturated fatty acids specially oleic acid, which is known to pull down high levels of bad cholesterol.

Other Names:

Carica papaya, Madhukarkati, Gopalakarkati, Papeyaa, Pappiyaa, Melon tree, Pawpaw, Erandakaakadi, Papaiyu, Papita, Papitaa, Pirangi, Pappaay, Karmaasu, Karumatti, Papaayaa, Papai, Erandakharbujaa, Pappali, Boppayi, Bobbaasi, Paringi, Papita beej, Papeeta seeds, Papaya seeds.