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Carica papaya is a herbaceous plant of the Carica genus in the Caricaceae family. Its fruit is well known as Papaya, Papayón, Bomba Fruit, Olocotón, Papayo, Mamón, Lechosa or Lechoza.

Papaya is known as a fruit for consumption, both directly and in juices and sweets (made with the green fruit cooked with sugar), and it has magnificent properties to facilitate the digestion of foods that are difficult to assimilate, due to its high content of papain.

It is eupeptic-digestive, healing aid; anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic. The seeds are vermifuge, emmenagogue. Especially interesting against Ancylostomas, Ascaris, Trichuris and Strongyloides.

Indicated for hyposecretory dyspepsia. Prevention of arteriosclerosis and thromboembolism. Intestinal parasites. It is used topically for wounds and trophic ulcerations with inflammatory or necrotic remains, boils.

It is one of the most important and most consumed fruits. Very appreciated for its nutritional properties and its delicate flavor. Ideal for diets, because it contains vitamins B1, B2 and niacin or B3, the entire B Complex, which regulates the nervous system and the digestive system; they fortify the heart muscle; they protect skin and hair and are essential for growth.

It also contains vitamins A and C, is rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sulfur, silicon, sodium and potassium. On the other hand, it has low caloric value, about 40 cal / 100 g of fruit. The fiber content improves digestion. It has astringent properties.

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Date	March 11, 2022

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