Papaya Leaf Tea Benefits

Papaya leaf tea benefits have long been known in the annals of herbal medicine.
Its primary use in olden days is to help remove intestinal worms.
Nowadays, it is widely used in the tropics for its digestive support properties.


Papaya leaf comes from the tree known as carica papaya.
The leaves are quite large, measuring about 60 to 70 centimeters in diameter.
The papaya leaf has about 7 lobes.
The papaya tree has one stem that typically grows up to a height of 15 to 30 feet.
It has spirally-arranged leaves found at the top of the trunk.


The papaya fruit measures about 15 to 30 centimeters in diameter.
When the fruit is soft to the touch and the skin turns to a shade of orange, it is already considered ripe.
The papaya flesh is sweet to the taste and the inside core of the fruit contains lots of black seeds.


Papaya is considered a tropical fruit and is extensively produced in countries such as Indonesia, Brazil, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and South Africa.

The following are the active constituencies of papaya leaf tea:

• beta-carotene
• calcium
• carpaine
• fats
• flavonols
• niacin
• papain
• tannin
• vitamin C

In addition to the above constituents, papaya leaf tea is also said to contain papain, which is a chemical enzyme that is said to help in various stages of the digestive process.


Papaya leaf tea is made by placing one teaspoon of the cut or powdered dried papaya leaves in a pot of boiling water.
Take the pot out of the boiling water and let the mix simmer for about 10 minutes.
This tea tastes very bitter.


Another version of papaya leaf tea is made by blending the extract of the leaves with a rooibos tea base.
This blend is said to be quite effective due to its anti-cancer properties.


Papaya leaf tea should be taken moderately as excessive amounts may lead to a strong laxative effect.

The following are the health benefits attributed to papaya leaf tea:

Papaya leaf tea may help in expelling intestinal worms.

Papaya leaf tea is said to have properties that may help prevent the development of tumors                   and cancer.

Papaya leaf tea is said to help against prostate enlargement and inflammation.

Papaya leaf tea may help in the promotion of healthy digestion. It may help fight such                         digestive ailments as dyspepsia, heartburn, constipation and catarrh.

Papaya leaf tea may help boost the appetite.

Papaya leaf tea may help fight against dengue.

Papaya leaf tea may help in strengthening the immune system.

Papaya leaf tea may help in the treatment of skin problems such as acne.

Papaya leaf tea may help relieve menstrual cramps.