Benefits of papaya leaf juice for skin and body

Womenscorner Desk
September 17, 2020

When it comes to natural means of controlling health issues, we often think of neem, basil, dandelion, aloe vera and mint leaves. The new addition to this list is papaya leaf that has medicinal properties. Even Ayurveda considers it an effective means to control a few life-threatening diseases. Though it might be difficult to consume leaves directly, it is advisable to consume it in form of juice. Read this article to know how to make papaya leaf juice and its effective health benefits.

How to make papaya leaf juice ?

First of all, take 5-10 fresh and tender papaya leaves. Wash them under the running water 5-6 times. Next, put them in the juicer jar and blend thoroughly to a smooth consistency. You can even use a blender to crush the leaves thoroughly. Strain the mixture using a thin cloth or a sieve. Fill the fresh juice in glass bottles and refrigerate to use later.

Fresh papaya leaf juice contains essential compounds like papain and carocain that boost the platelet count and reduce infection during dengue fever. It is suggested to take a dose of 25ml of papaya leaf juice in water twice a day for effective results.

Antimalarial properties : While nothing has been medically documented till date but experiments suggest that papaya leaf extract can effectively treat malaria. It has plasmodiastatic properties that indirectly control malarial fever. Fresh papaya leaves are rich in papain, chymopapain, and essential fibre that when consumed in form of juice improve digestive system and control issues like bloating, heartburn, constipation and bowel movement.

Protects liver from diseases : Papaya leaf juice cleanses your blood by lowering the cholesterol levels. This lowered cholesterol level further minimizes lipid peroxidation, and the liver is protected from all sorts of free radical-induced inflammatory diseases, such as cirrhosis and jaundice.

Good for skin : It is suggested to use fresh papaya leaf juice as a moisturiser to open the clogged pores of facial skin. When used on a regular basis (twice a week), it also clears out pimples, acne, and excessive oil from the face.

Fights dandruff and hair fall : All you need to do is crush fresh papaya leaves and apply on your scalp. By doing this you can easily remove the excess oil, dirt, and grime at the roots. It also nourishes and moisturises the scalp and prevent the formation of dandruff.

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