Paw Paw Extract

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Description: Fluid Extract of Paw Paw Leaf 1:1, Carica Papaya, in 30% Ethanol and Purified Water

Ingredients

Use:

Papaya is one of the most widely cultivated plants in the world, and its fruit, seeds, and leaves are used for a variety of culinary and medicinal purposes. Papaya leaf is often consumed as an extract, tea, or juice and has been found to treat symptoms related to dengue fever. Other traditional uses include reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar control, supporting skin and hair health, and preventing cancer.

However, most studies have been performed in test tubes or on animals and therefore there are no sufficient evidence to prove the benefits of paw paw extract for humans

Papaya leaf is generally considered safe, but it should be avoided if you’re allergic to it. Papaya contains beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, potassium, folate, pantothenic acid, and vitamins B, C, and E. 

Studies in animals and traditional medicinal use, indicate the following benefits of Papaya leaf extract:

• Promotes wound healing.
• Exerts anti-inflammatory effects. Papaya leaf contains various nutrients and plant compounds with potential anti-inflammatory benefits, such as papain, flavonoids, and vitamin E. Various papaya leaf preparations are used traditionally to remedy a broad range of internal and external inflammatory conditions, including skin rashes, muscle aches, and joint pain.
• Papaya leaf has been shown to have antimicrobial effects and increase platelet count in animal studies, and the latter has been demonstrated in patients with Dengue fever.
• Has strong antioxidant compounds counteracting the damage caused by free radicals, including skin ageing.
• May be of benefit in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) because it counteracts the oxidative stress contributing to the development of AD.
• Promotes balanced blood sugar. Papaya leaf is often used in Mexican folk medicine as a natural therapy for treating diabetes and improving blood sugar control.
• May support digestive function. Papaya leaf teas and extracts are often used as an alternative therapy to alleviate uncomfortable digestive symptoms, such as gas, bloating, and heartburn.
• Papaya leaf extract has also been shown to reduce gingival bleeding in periodontal disease.
• May support hair growth

References

Dharmarathna SL, Wickramasinghe S, Waduge RN, Rajapakse RP, Kularatne SA. Does Carica papaya leaf-extract increase the platelet count? An experimental study in a murine model. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. September 2013;3(9):720-724. doi: 10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60145-8.

Papaya leaf. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center website. https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/papaya-leaf#references-13. Accessed November 20, 2019.

Srikanth BK, Reddy L, Biradar S, Shamanna M, Mariguddi DD, Krishnakumar M. An open-label, randomized prospective study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Carica papaya leaf extract for thrombocytopenia associated with dengue fever in pediatric subjects. Pediatric Health Med Ther. January 2019;10:5-11. doi: 10.2147/PHMT.S176712. eCollection 2019.

Saliasi I, Llodra JC, Bravo M, et al. Effect of a toothpaste/mouthwash containing Carica papaya leaf extract on interdental gingival bleeding: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. November 2018;15(12):E2660. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15122660.