One of the richest source of calcium, probably next to malunggay is saluyot. For every 100 grams of the edible portion we can get 266-366 mg of calcium, 97-122 mg of phosporous, approximately 11.6 mg of iron and a whooping 444 mg of postassium. The vitamin content si also superb; Vit A 6,390 IU, thiamine 15 mg, riboflavin 28 mg and ascorbic acid 95 mg. Not to mention the fiber and the mucilaginous qualities of the vegetable which is very helpful for constipated patients.

This vegetable is very good and safe for pregnant mothers.This vegetable is simple to prepare, just boil and eat or include this in munggo dish. You can also try this with tinola. Enjoy the health benefits of saluyot. No one of children in the Philippines should be malnourished. Saluyot is all over, be practical.

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Health Benefits of Saluyot, Jute

According to Department of Agriculture, saluyot or jute has the following anti-aging benefits. I’m sure you’re gonna like its benefits. It’s better than any age defying cream.

Jute leaves contain almost all of the nutrients needed by humans. But, the most important benefit of the leaves is their high antioxidant property, primarily in the form of Vitamin E. These antioxidants combine with free radicals that cause problems like arthritis, hardening of arteries, heart and kidney ailments.

Want to give your body a boost in health and healing?  Then you may want to add some fresh pineapple and pineapple juice to your diet.  Pineapples are nutritionally packed members of the bromeliad family.  This delightful tropical fruit is high in the enzyme bromelain and the antioxidant vitamin C, both of which plays a major role in the body’s healing process.

Bromelain is a natural anti-inflammatory that has many health benefits and encourages healing.  According to Dr. Andrew Weil, bromelain is very effective in treating bruises, sprains and strains by reducing swelling, tenderness and pain.  This powerful anti-inflammatory effect can also help relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and reduce postoperative swelling.  Additionally, the bromelain contained in fresh pineapple can relieve indigestion.  This enzyme helps break down the amino acid bonds in proteins, which promotes good digestion.

Pineapples provide an ample supply of vitamin C too, a commonly known antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage and boosts the immune system. Vitamin C helps build and repair bodily tissue and promotes wound healing.  The body uses vitamin C to help metabolize fats and cholesterol, absorb iron, and synthesize amino acids and collagen.  Collagen is one of the primary building blocks of skin, cartilage and bones.  Vitamin C also decreases the severity of colds and infections.

Furthermore, due to its high vitamin C content, pineapples are good for your oral health as well.  A study conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo found that vitamin C can reduce your risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease.  Besides increasing the ability of connective tissue to repair itself, vitamin C also increases the body’s ability to fight invading bacteria and other toxins that contribute to gum disease.  Periodontal disease, which destroys gum tissue and underlying jaw bones, has been linked to heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

So if you want a natural way to enhance your body’s healing mechanisms, promote overall good health and tantalize your taste buds, pineapples are the way to go.  Choose the fresh fruit because it has the most healing properties.  Unfortunately, most of the bromelain in canned pineapple is destroyed due to the heat used in the canning process.

When choosing a fresh pineapple, do not judge ripeness solely based upon color.  There are several varieties on the market that range from green to golden yellow.  The most important factor in determining ripeness is smell, let your nose help you decide.  Ripe pineapples give off a sweet, fresh tropical smell.  Avoid pineapples that give off an unpleasant odor or have any soft spots or areas of dark discoloration.  Once home, let the pineapple sit on your counter at room temperature until ready to use.  This will preserve its sweet and tangy flavor.

To prepare pineapple, you need to peel it, remove the eyes (the thorny protrusions within the puffy squares of the skin) and the fibrous center.  First, cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple with a sharp knife.  Place the pineapple upright on a cutting board and carefully slice off the outer skin.  With a sharp paring knife or the end if a vegetable peeler, remove the eyes.  Don’t cut too deep, just enough to lift out the section that contains the eye.  Then, remove the fibrous core.  One way to do this is to cut the pineapple lengthwise into 4 wedges (quarter it) and cut around the fibrous center core.  Another popular way is to slice the pineapple crosswise and remove the cores individually with a cookie cutter.  Once the fruit is prepared, it can be diced and eaten fresh, added to salads and entrees for an exotic flavor, or made into tasty tropical drinks.

Here is a delicious, nutritious, cholesterol-free smoothie recipe high in bromelain, vitamin C, potassium, thiamin (vitamin B-1), riboflavin (vitamin B-2), iron, fiber and isoflavones.

Tropical Fruit Smoothie
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1 frozen banana
1 cup fresh pineapple
3/4 cup soymilk
1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional)
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Blend all of the above ingredients in a food processor or blender for 1-2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
Makes about 2-3/4 cups (2 servings)

This recipe is from the book “Virtues of Soy: A Practical Health Guide and Cookbook” by Monique N. Gilbert (Universal Publishers, $19.95, available at most online booksellers).  http://www.geocities.com/virtuesofsoy/

Copyright © Monique N. Gilbert – All Rights Reserved.

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Saturday, February 28, 2009 by: Sheryl Walters

(NaturalNews) The pineapple is a member of the bromeliad family. It is extremely rare that bromeliads produce edible fruit. The pineapple is the only available edible bromeliad today. It is a multiple fruit. One pineapple is actually made up of dozens of individual flowerets that grow together to form the entire fruit. Each scale on a pineapple is evidence of a separate flower. Pineapples stop ripening the minute they are picked. No special way of storing them will help ripen them further. Color is relatively unimportant in determining ripeness. Choose your pineapple by smell. If it smells fresh, tropical and sweet, it will be a good fruit. The more scales on the pineapple, the sweeter and juicier the taste. After you cut off the top, you can plant it. It should grow much like a sweet potato will. This delicious fruit is not only sweet and tropical, it also offers many benefits to our health.

Pineapple is a remarkable fruit. We find it enjoyable because of its lush, sweet and exotic flavor, but it may be one of the most healthful foods available today. If we take a more detailed look at it, we will find that pineapple is valuable for easing indigestion, arthritis or sinusitis. The juice has an anthelmintic effect; it helps get rid of intestinal worms. Let’s look at how pineapple affects other conditions.

Pineapple is high in manganese, a mineral that is critical to development of strong bones and connective tissue. A cup of fresh pineapple will give you nearly 75% of the recommended daily amount. It is particularly helpful to older adults, whose bones tend to become brittle with age.

Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme, is the key to pineapple’s value. Proteolytic means “breaks down protein”, which is why pineapple is known to be a digestive aid. It helps the body digest proteins more efficiently.

Bromelain is also considered an effective anti-inflammatory. Regular ingestion of at least one half cup of fresh pineapple daily is purported to relieve painful joints common to osteoarthritis. It produces mild pain relief. In Germany, bromelain is approved as a post-injury medication because it is thought to reduce inflammation and swelling.

Orange juice is a popular liquid for those suffering from a cold because it is high in Vitamin C. Fresh pineapple is not only high in this vitamin, but because of the bromelain, it has the ability to reduce mucus in the throat. If you have a cold with a productive cough, add pineapple to your diet. It is commonly used in Europe as a post-operative measure to cut mucus after certain sinus and throat operations. Those individuals who eat fresh pineapple daily report fewer sinus problems related to allergies. In and of itself, pineapple has a very low risk for allergies.

Pineapple is also known to discourage blood clot development. This makes it a valuable dietary addition for frequent fliers and others who may be at risk for blood clots.

An old folk remedy for morning sickness is fresh pineapple juice. It really works! Fresh juice and some nuts first thing in the morning often makes a difference. It’s also good for a healthier mouth. The fresh juice discourages plaque growth.

Sources:

Brien, S., Lewith, G., Walker, A.F., et al. 2006. Bromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee; a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. QJM. Dec99(12):841-850.

Helms, S., Miller, A. 2006. Natural treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. Altern Med Rev. Sept 11(3):196-207.

Maurer HR. 2001. Bromelain: biochemistry, pharmacology and medical use. Cell Mol Life Sci. Aug;58(9):1234-45 2001.

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Jul 18, 2010 11:45 PM · Local doctors are reporting success in their experimentations in the treatment of dengue patients with papaya leaf juice, according to media reports.

These reports say that taking papaya leaf juice, preferably of the red lady variety, have considerably increased blood platelet levels of the patients.

They prescribe 10 ml of papaya juice for adults and half that amount for children twice a day.

Several doctors who have done the experimentations separately, say that most importantly papaya juice improves liver functions and helps repair the damage caused by dengue to a certain extent.

They say this could be a successful remedy only if taken before dengue reaches its peak.

Source:
http://www.colombotoday.com/english/articles/Lite/Papaya-leaf-juice-can-cure-dengue—doctors/13324.htm

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Monday, July 19, 2010
DENGUE
I would like to share this interesting discovery from a classmate’s son who has just recovered from dengue fever. Apparently, his son was in the critical stage at the ICU when his blood platelet count drops to 15 after 15 liters of blood transfusion.

His father was so worried that he seeks another friend’s recommendation and his son was saved. He confessed to me that he gave his son raw juice of the papaya leaves. From a platelet count of 45 after 20 liters of blood transfusion, and after drinking the raw papaya leaf juice, his platelet count jumps instantly to 135. Even the doctors and nurses were surprised. After the second day he was discharged. So he asked me to pass this good news around.

Accordingly it is raw papaya leaves, 2pcs just cleaned and pound and squeeze with filter cloth. You will only get one tablespoon per leaf. So two tablespoon per serving once a day. Do not boil or cook or rinse with hot water, it will loose its strength. Only the leafy part and no stem or sap. It is very bitter and you have to swallow it like “Won Low Kat”. But it works.

*Papaya Juice – Cure for Dengue*

You may have heard this elsewhere but if not I am glad to inform you that papaya juice is a natural cure for dengue fever. As dengue fever is rampant now, I think it’s good to share this with all.

A friend of mine had dengue last year. It was a very serious situation for her as her platelet count had dropped to 28,000 after 3 days in hospital and water has started to fill up her lung. She had difficulty in breathing. She was only 32-year old. Doctor says there’s no cure for dengue. We just have to wait for her body immune system to build up resistance against dengue and fight its own battle. She already had 2 blood transfusion and all of us were praying very hard as her platelet continued to drop since the first day she was admitted.

Fortunately her mother-in-law heard that papaya juice would help to reduce the fever and got some papaya leaves, pounded them and squeeze the juice out for her. The next day, her platelet count started to increase, her fever subside. We continued to feed her with papaya juice and she recovered after 3 days!!!

Amazing but it’s true. It’s believed one’s body would be overheated when one is down with dengue and that also caused the patient to have fever papaya juice has cooling effect. Thus, it helps to reduce the level of heat in one’s body, thus the fever will go away. I found that it’s also good when one is having sore throat or suffering from heat.

Please spread the news about this as lately there are many dengue cases. It’s great if such natural cure could help to ease the sufferings of dengue patients.

Furthermore it’s so easily available.
Blend them and squeeze the juice! It’s simple and miraculously effective!!

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Edouard Emmanuel Pistola Cayetano July 19 at 7:03am

Papaya leaves normalizes blood platelet in dengue patients

Papaya leaf juice is supposed to be a remedy for the Dengue epidemic now spreading fast in the island.

A research conducted on more than 70 dengue patients including 10-15 children proves that the use of 10 ml of papaya leaf juice helped them fully recover. The patients have been monitored for a few months and there are no side effects.

Normally medical researches conducted show only results up to 50% whereas this research which is the first in the world conducted on dengue using traditional methods has shown 100% results said Dr. Sanath Hettige who conducted the research.

Speaking to Lankapuvath Dr. Hettige said that he had taken leaves from the “Red lady” papaya (papaw) variety which is more effective. Fresh mature leaves from a fruit bearing tree was taken, washed with clean water and then crushed in a wooden pestle without water or salt. The crushed leaves are then to be squeezed to extract the juice which is consumed fresh once again without water, salt or sugar.

Dr. Hettige who is a family physician said that 10ml are prescribed for adults twice a day and 05ml for children aged between 5 and12. He recommends that patients who have been identified as dengue infected should take the juice along with the prescribed medication.

Describing the effect of Papaya leaf juice in curing dengue, Dr. Hettige said that it does three main services; increasing white blood cells and blood platelet and normalizing the clotting profile which are the main aspects affected when infected with dengue. The most important factor is that is improves the liver functions. The juice helps repair the damage caused to a liver by dengue to a certain extent.

However, Dr. Hettige said that the juice should be consumed before dengue reaches its peak. Explaining as to why, Dr. Hettige said that in the final stage of dengue, the organs of a human are badly affected and once in that stage it is difficult to cure. The papaya juice isn’t effective at that stage as it can only serve the above mentioned services and it is best advised that patients use it in the first or second stages of dengue.

Further, he said that a person’s normal blood platelet should be 150,000 to 350,000 and medication is prescribed when a person has a lower blood platelet than 150,000 and according to Dr. Hettigem taking papaya leaf juice at this time definitely helps improve the health condition. – (Lankapuvath)

Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 16:09:25 LKT by SaNDuN

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Many experts, such as Dr Lytton-Bernard, have claimed rejuvenating properties for papaya, especially for the control of premature ageing. It may be that it works simply because a poor digestion leaves the body without the correct nutrients. Those who find it almost impossible to digest anything frequently find that papaya used regularly, either in tablet or juice form, marks the turning point in the climb back to vitality and good health.

As a cleanser you can take a quarter pint (150ml) of papaya juice alternated each hour for twelve hours by the same amount of cucumber or green bean juice. Papaya loses some of the enzymes as it ripens, so if you have the choice select them green. They are easy to obtain in most parts of America but are not found in British greengrocers very often. Fortunately there has been a rapid expansion in the numbers of specialist shops providing for the needs of the Indian and West Indian communities where papayas can be bought.

Papaya contains arginine which is known to be essential for male fertility and also carpain, an enzyme thought to be good for the heart. Fibrin also occurs and this substance is not commonly found in the plant kingdom; in man it forms part of the blood clotting process. The papaya is an excellent source of vitamin C, with 82mg per 100g (4oz), and is rich in carotene. After treatment with antibiotics the use of papaya juice will quickly assist the restoration of the normal bacteria in the gut which will have been destroyed by the treatment. Papaya is good for many digestive disorders and is excellent for improving poor digestion. It has also been recommended as part of the treatment for cancer. Therapeutically it can often be combined with pineapple juice in which there is another important enzyme. bromelain.

The skin of the papaya is a first class external treatment for skin wounds and places that do not heal quickly. The pulp from the juicer can be used for this and as a poultice.

Papaya is a fruit known to be very delicious and musky. This soft and sweet fruit, which is often also known as fruit of the angels, has lots of health benefits. Although papaya was once considered very exotic, today, it is a common fruit that is found throughout the world. Summer and fall are the seasons in which papayas are mostly grown. Yet, this delicious fruit can be obtained all through the year. Papayas are spherical in their shape and can also be as long as 20 inches. The flesh is orange with pink undertones. The more fleshy and orange the inside of the fruit is, the sweeter the papaya usually turns out to be. The fruit also has black colored seeds in the inner cavity. The seeds are round and are covered with a gelatinous cuticle. Although these seeds are edible, they are extremely bitter and therefore not very popular. The seeds may be used for several home remedies as there are a lot of benefits associated with them.

Papaya enzyme benefits are very well-known all over the world. Papain, which is the enzyme found in the papaya fruit, helps the body digest proteins. The unripe papaya fruit has a large concentration of the papain enzymes. This enzyme is associated with most of the health benefits of papaya and is therefore extracted in order to be used in health supplements. The enzymes may also be extracted to make medications to aid digestion. In some chewing gums, papain may be used as a flavoring ingredient.

Papaya health benefits. Apart from the excellent taste and the digestive enzymes, the benefits of papaya fruit are many. Papayas are bright yellow or orange in color and therefore are rich sources of beta carotene. They are also rich in vitamin C, folates, vitamin B, and flavonoids. There are many minerals in the fruit as well. In addition to soluble fiber, papaya also contains potassium, magnesium, and pantothenic acid. This amalgamation of nutrients helps in improving cardiovascular health and can also help prevent cancers. The enzyme papain could be used to treat sports injuries and is also beneficial in case of trauma and allergies. Papaya fruit benefits come from all the various nutrients that the fruit contains. The fruit is low in sugar and therefore is excellent for diabetics as well. Regular consumption of papaya can help in the prevention of diabetes and atherosclerosis.

Papayas contain a high concentration of provitamin A carotenoid phytonutrients. These are very powerful antioxidants and are very good source of vitamins A, C, and E. All these vitamins act as antioxidants in the body and are able to get rid of free radicals to prevent cancer. The antioxidants also prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. This is important because if the cholesterol becomes oxidized, it may begin to stick to the walls of arteries, making them smaller and causing hypertension. Cholesterol can form plaques in the blood vessels causing blood clots to form or forming arterial blockages themselves.The fiber present in papayas can help bind the toxins that cause cancer. In the colon, these toxins help in keeping the cancer causing toxins at bay. The other nutrients contained in papaya are also known to reduce the risk of cancers, especially that of colon cancer.

Papaya juice benefits can also not be ignored. Papaya juice has many anti-inflammatory properties due to its enzymes papain and chymopapain. Both these enzymes can together lower inflammation in the body. For a person healing from burns, papaya can be an excellent remedy for fast recovery. Apart from the cosmetic papaya skin benefits, the juice of the fruit can also help in healing of flesh wounds. The antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E, together act as anti-inflammatory agents. These are good at reducing both external and internal inflammation. In diseases which are worsened due to inflammation, like asthma, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis, the papaya fruit can be really beneficial. If you are wondering what is papaya good for, the answer is everything. Papaya can be an excellent ‘sick food’. This means that the nutrients present in papaya can speed up convalescence in sick patients. People with inflammatory diseases can actually be aided in their treatment by consuming papayas. The vitamin A rich papaya can also help you avoid the harmful effects of second-hand smoke.

The benefits of papaya juice and the benefits of papaya leaf extract are similar. Among the many benefits for the health and skin, papaya’s nutrients can also boost immunity. Both vitamins C and A, which are found in abundance in papayas, are excellent for the body’s immune system. Together, these nutrients can help prevent illnesses such as cold, flu, and other recurrent infections. As we age, macular degeneration is one of the side effects that many experience. Macular degeneration is a natural degenerative disease that can be prevented by consuming at least three servings of papaya every day. The antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E, are strongly related to the prevention of vision loss and therefore are excellent when it comes to having good vision. The benefits of papaya seeds are also similar because they have similar concentrations of the nutrients that the fruit and the papaya plant contain. However, papaya seeds are considered healthier than the fruit itself because of the high bio availability of the nutrients.

It is known that papaya extract is excellent for the skin. The benefits of papaya for the skin can be utilized in the form of papaya soap. Papaya soaps are made from the extracts of the papaya fruit. The vitamins A, C and E in the papaya soap help in improving the overall texture and tone of the skin. In particular, vitamins A and E help in repairing and rebuilding tissues, whereas vitamin C helps in improving overall skin texture and complexion. Bathing with papaya soap, which contains natural extracts of the fruit, can help make your skin appear more youthful and beautiful. Papaya enzyme benefits for the skin are also similar. These enzymes help the dead skin slough off naturally, revealing beautiful, younger skin underneath.

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Everyone is well aware of the fruit papaya and I guess, I need not give you the description of how does it look like, taste and where it is found. However, you may not know that papaya was attributed by the name “The Fruit of the Angels”, by Christopher Columbus [an Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)]. Before we head on for the papaya health benefits, here is a brief insight on the nutritive value of the fruit, per 100g. Papaya contains 56 mg of vitamin C and 20 mg of calcium. Carbohydrates in the fruit is of the quantity 10 g and vitamin A, 1750 I.U. 16 mg of phosphorus is present in papaya and 470 mg of potassium. Apart from containing vitamin E and K, papaya has a calorific value of 39. Now, let’s study about the many papaya health benefits that you can avail.

Health Benefits of Papaya

Papaya enzyme health benefits come from papain and chymonpapain, the two very important enzymes of the fruit. These enzymes aid in the digestion of protein in the body. Out of the two, papain is the most abundant and most active. One important fact to take a note of is that, these two enzymes gradually vanish as the fruit ripens. So, in order to avail the benefits, pick your fruit when it is still green. Apart from aiding to the digestion process, other papayaenzyme benefits include treating edemas, inflammation and wounds. The antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene also aid to reducing any inflammatory symptoms. Thus, people with asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis would find great relief with an increase in the consumption of this fruit. The enzymes, papain and chymonpapain, also prevent cornea scar deformation and help in treating insect stings.

Talking about papaya seeds health benefits, they include protection against E. coli, Salmonella and Staph infections and certain kidney diseases. Papaya seeds extract are also known to get rid of intestinal parasites and they also help in detoxifying the liver.

Treating constipation is one of the well known papaya fruit health benefits. Infections of the colon can be addressed by drinking papaya juice and ripened form of the fruit may help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue. Other papaya health benefits include managing nausea including morning sickness and motion sickness and producing a tonic effect in the stomach and intestines. Papaya’s content of folate, vitamin C, beta-carotene and vitamin E are also associated with reduced risks of colon cancer.

Lowering cholesterol level and preventing the development of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease are also among the well known papaya health benefits. Apart from these, papaya’s richness in vitamin A, has earned it the reputation to be an ideal home remedy for lung protection. People who are in a risk of lung cancer should consider adding this fruit to their daily diet.

Boosting the immune system is yet another one among the other papaya benefits. Richness of vitamin C and vitamin A in the fruit, strengthens the immune system and keeps one from illnesses and recurrent infections like cold and flu and like that of the ear.

Macular Degeneration (eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness) is an age-related illness and is the primary cause of vision loss in older adults. According to researches, adding papaya to the diet can provide a great deal of benefit in reducing the risk of developing this eye disease.

To conclude this piece of information on papaya health benefits, according to different surveys, people who took papaya along with green tea, were found less prone to develop prostate cancer than others. Thus, with so many benefits in store, a healthy diet must comprise of this ‘wonder fruit’ as one of its key ingredients!

By Rajib Singha
Published: 1/27/2010

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The papaya fruit, which is melon-like in appearance and known for its delicious sweet taste, is highly recommended for its abundant health benefits to the body. Papaya, dubbed by Christopher Columbus as “the fruit of the angels” contains powerful antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that promote good health. The following are some of the health benefits that this fruit brings to those who consume it regularly:

 How to Know the Health Benefits of Papaya

The papaya fruit, which is melon-like in appearance and known for its delicious sweet taste, is highly recommended for its abundant health benefits to the body. Papaya, dubbed by Christopher Columbus as “the fruit of the angels” contains powerful antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that promote good health. The following are some of the health benefits that this fruit brings to those who consume it regularly:

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1. Papaya improves digestive health. Eating at least 4-5 servings a day has beneficial tonic effect in the stomach and intestines. This fruit contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which aids in digestion. The fiber in the fruit also prevents constipation.

2. Papaya skin, leaves, or fruit, can be used for the treatment of skin burns and wounds. Researchers at the Russian State Medical University confirmed that the papaya-based medication accelerates the healing of burns and wounds, as the fruit possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action.

3. Papaya seeds aid in expelling intestinal worms. Take about two teaspoons of papaya seeds, chew thoroughly then swallow with a little bit of honey. The seeds are somewhat bitter but they are completely edible. Do these three times a day after every meal.

4. Papaya helps in the prevention of nausea which includes morning sickness and motion sickness. Eating the recommended servings of fruit in a day greatly reduce the discomfort brought by the condition.

5. Papaya’s rich vitamin C content protects against inflammatory polyarthritis, a form of rheumatoid arthritis which includes two or more joints.

6. Papaya is rich in antioxidants and contains rich supply of vitamins A, C, and E. These nutrients are both needed for the proper function of the immune system.

7. Papaya aids in weight loss. This fruit is low in calories, high in vitamins and minerals, and a good source of fiber. The papain present in papaya increases metabolism, digests fats, and assimilates carbohydrates in your body.

Papaya is great for improving skin health. Its rich vitamin E content delays aging by minimizing the formation of wrinkles and giving the skin a healthy glow. Lightening soaps made from papaya fruit has been patronized especially in Asian countries for its beauty results. Papaya’s powerful enzyme, called papain, has the ability to remove dead skin off thus encouraging skin renewal resulting in younger looking skin.

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Pancit pancitan or silver bush has historical roots in South America and Asian countries.  We often see this plant in our garden and grows without maintenance. It is so common that we do not even have to do propagate it because it propagates itself. What we commonly know is its use for arthritis and an essential component of the “pito-pito” recipe.  The usual preparation is a tea or drink made by a decoction of the succulent parts and leaves. However, we recommend its use as salad or eaten raw, mixed with tomatoes and onions for a daily dose to alleviate pain and swelling from arthritis. It contains essential oils and phytosterols. It can be used as topical but not for arthitis.

Topical use of pancit pancitan is best applied for skin infections such as boils and abscesses. It can induce diuresis when taken internally. Clinical studies on Peperomia pellucida showed the plant extract is not as effective compared with indomethacid to reduce pain but is more potent as anti-inflammatory agent, apparently interfering with prostaglandin synthesis. Prostaglandins are inflammatory mediators. If you gather pancit pancitan, make sure you wash the plant very well before eating it raw. The young stems can also be eaten raw.

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