All about Papaya

Table of Contents

1. Introduction of Papaya
2. Name of Papaya in Different Languages
3. Where is papaya found and grown?
4. Side effects of eating papaya

Introduction of Papaya

Papaya is one such fruit that can be found very easily anywhere. Even if you have a little space around the house, you can also plant it there. Papaya can be eaten either raw or cooked. Due to the medicinal properties of papaya, whether raw or ripe, it is used as a treatment for many diseases.

Due to the nutritious properties of papaya in Ayurveda, it is used as a medicine for many diseases like diarrhea, tongue sores, ringworm, swelling along with tooth and throat pain. Let us know further that we know in detail about the benefits of eating papaya.

The papaya tree is light small and easy to grow. Its fruits are of various sizes, spherical or cylindrical, green in the raw state, and turn yellow after ripening. Inside the fruits is blackish-brown round marigold-like seeds. Its fruit is yellow and sweet when ripe. Even if there is a slight scratch in any part of this plant, a milk-like substance starts coming out, which is called Akshir.

Papaya, raw or cooked, contains so many minerals, vitamins, proteins, energy, etc. that it proves beneficial for many diseases. Papaya is bitter, hot, pungent, phlegm, and vata by nature and quickly digestible. The milk that comes out by cutting its Ksheer or raw papaya is digestive.

The unripe fruit of the papaya is slightly bitter and sweet. And the ripe fruit is sweet, reduces bile, reduces the pain of inflammation, reduces Vata as well as purifies the blood. It removes the poison, increases strength, removes sweat, and leprosy.

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Name of Papaya in Different Languages

Botanical name of papaya is Carica papaya Linn. (Carica Papaya) Syn-Papaya is carica Gaertn. Papaya belongs to the Caricaceae (Caricaceae) family.

India papaya is called by different names.

• Papaya in Sanskrit-Erand Karkati, Brahmaerand
• Papaya in Kannada-Parangimara, Gope
• Papaya in Gujrati-Papayi, Chibda
• Papaya in Telugu-Boppayi, Madhurnakamu
• Papaya in Tamil-Pappayi, Parangiyamanakku
• Papaya in Bengali - Papaya, Papaya
• Papaya in Nepali-Mewa
• Papaya in Panjabi - Arandkharbuza, Kharbuja
• Papaya in Marathi - Papaya
• Papaya in Malayalam-Kappalam
• Papaya in English-Melon tree, Tree-melon
• Papaya in Arbi-Aanabahehindi, Amba-Hindi
• Papaya in Persian-Ambahindi

Where is papaya found and grown?

Papaya originally came from South America. It was brought to India by the Portuguese people 400 years ago. It seems that earlier it has come to the country of Kerala in South India. The people of Kerala call it 'Kappakaya'. The meaning of Kappakaya is a fruit that came from the ship, so it is inferred that it is not an Indian fruit. It was probably first landed off the coast of Kerala by ship. That is why it still has a special abundance in the country of Kerala. Its original place of origin is South America, but now it is found in homes and gardens in more or less evidence throughout India. Papayas of Mumbai, Poona, Bangalore, Chennai, and Ranchi are considered to be famous and exquisite.

Side effects of eating papaya:

Papaya can significantly reduce the sugar level in the blood. So, if you are diabetic and taking medication then ask your doctor before eating papaya.

Papaya is rich in fiber content. It benefits you when you are constipated, but it can also upset your stomach. In addition, the outer skin of papaya contains latex, which can upset the stomach and cause abdominal pain.

The papain present in the fruit can cause allergic reactions. Among the reactions are swelling, dizziness, headache and rashes, and itching of the skin.

The enzyme papain present in papaya is also known as a potential allergen. Consuming papaya in excessive amounts can cause various respiratory disorders like asthma, congestion, and loud breathing.

Recent research in the US National Library of Medicine states that papaya may react with blood-thinning drugs, which can make bleeding easier.

1. Harmful for pregnant women

   Pregnant women should always avoid eating papaya as it can harm the fetus. Papaya contains a high amount of latex which can cause uterine contractions. The papain present in papaya can damage the body's membrane which is essential for the development of the fetus.

2. May Lower Blood Sugar

3. Can Cause Digestion Problems

4. Can Cause Allergies

5. Shortness of breath

6. Do not eat papaya with medicine