Health Benefits of Eating Pawpaw Seeds
Do you eat pawpaw? Many eat the pawpaw and throw away the seeds. According to a new study, Pawpaw Seeds can cure many diseases of the Liver, Kidney, Gut, and more. (Note: Papaya is another name for pawpaw – both names would be used interchangeably in this article.)
Pawpaw seeds can be eaten raw, crushed or mashed with milk, honey or salad dressings. The importance of the pawpaw seeds is numerous. It prevents and cures diseases related to the worms, kidney, gut, and liver diseases.
Below are some of the benefits of Pawpaw seeds (N.B: Discuss with your nutritionist to know if taking the seed is okay for you)
1. Good for the Liver:
Papaya seeds are rich with nutrients that can heal cirrhosis of the liver; eating small amounts of seeds will protect and detox the liver.
2. Good for the Kidney:
The seeds from Pawpaw can improve kidney health and also prevent renal failure and kidney poisoning.
3. Arresting Cancer:
Pawpaw seeds have agents that can stop the growth of tumors and cancer cells. They contain isothiocyanate which helps with breast, colon, leukemia, lung and prostate cancer.
4. Killing Parasites:
Pawpaw seeds have an alkaloid named “Carpaine” which kills amoebic parasites and intestinal worms. Children who consume Pawpaw seed juice for 7 days gets rid of a great percentage of parasites in the gut.
5. Anti-inflammatory properties:
Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, pawpaw seeds are great for joint disease, alleviating arthritis, pain, swelling and redness.
6. Aids Digestion:
Pawpaw seeds are rich in the enzyme papain, which protects digestion and it is a great solution for women who want to get pregnant.
7. Antibacterial and Antiviral properties:
Papaya seeds, even in small amounts can kill bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli and Staphylococcus. Also, they fight infections and cure Typhoid, Dengue and other harmful diseases. People in Nigeria drink milk with Papaya seeds as cure for Typhoid fever.
Disclaimer: WARNINGS ON THE USE OF PAPAYA SEEDS
Though, pawpaw seeds have many health benefits, it can be dangerous for pregnant women, and women that are breastfeeding. Papaya seeds can be too strong for gastrointestinal tract of babies and young children. So, make sure to talk to your Nutritionists before consuming pawpaw seeds.
Stay Healthy!
