Delicious, tropical Papaya is one of the best tasting and nutrient packed fruits you will find. It works well with just about any vegetable or fruit salad, and because of its rich, pink color, makes melon is a beautiful addition as a side dish to any meal.

The inside of a Papaya is similar to a melon. In fact, one of the fruit’s indigenous names is the tree melon, and it rivals the texture of the larger melons and wins hand down on sweetness.

But while most people choose a Thai Papaya because it tastes so good, there are countless others who enjoy the fruit because of its raw or Superfood qualities. They have learned what people of Thailand have known for a very long time: Papaya has both healing qualities and health prevention attributes.

Here Are Just A Few Of The Qualities You’ll Find In Thailand Papaya:

• MORNING SICKNESS
  Women who include Papaya in their diet find it not only relieves morning sickness, but prevents it during pregnancy.

• INDIGESTION
  Papaya is well for its ability to aid in digestion and upset stomach.

• ANTI-BACTERIAL QUALITIES
  Papaya has been found to stop the growth of bacteria, including staphylococcus, E coli, Salmonella, and others.

• ANTI-VENOM QUALITIES
  Papaya is sometimes used and appears to be effective in diminish deadly snake venom - and when used topically, is an effective treatment for insect bites and stings.

• KILLS PARASITES
  Papaya is often used in other countries to rid the intestine of parasites and worms.

• RELIEF OF CONSTIPATION
  Papaya is extremely effective in treating constipation; and in turn is sometimes used to treat bowel problems.

• BILE PRODUCTION
  Because Papaya stimulates bile, the liver and pancreas enjoy greater health.

• RELIEVES PROSTATE INFLAMMATION
  Studies indicate the tendency of Papaya to relieve acute prostate inflammation, and the fruit is thought to be potentially helpful in treating BPH. Papaya has been found to actually reverse the lesions connected with prostate enlargement.

The reason Papaya is so effective in treating a variety of medical conditions is because it is jam packed with enzymes; especially Papain, which is well known for its effectiveness in dissolving proteins, relieving gastrointestinal tract disorders. In fact, the enzymes in Papaya do such a successful job of breaking down meat fibers during digestion, that Papaya is sometimes used as a meat tenderizer in restaurants.

The main vitamins and nutrients found in Papaya are:

• Vitamin C
• Potassium
• Fiber
• Vitamins A, E, and K

Perhaps the most striking benefit of Papaya is that it indicates the ability to prevent hardening of the arteries, diabetes and heart disease. It is filled with the same nutrients that are known to prevent oxidation of cholesterol, which in turn stops it from building up plaque.

Also, the fruit is well known for its ability to heal wounds when used in a topical application. It has also been shown to alleviate heartburn and is often effective in stimulating the appetite. If you’re troubled by digestive problems of any type, chances are you will benefit greatly by adding nutrient and enzyme rich Papaya to your diet.