A digestive and revitalizing tropical powder

Traditionally used in Central American medicines, papaya leaf powder retains all of its active plant ingredients, facilitating rapid assimilation and easy formulation. It is often combined with other digestive herbs such as peppermint, fennel, or ginger in digestive balance or gentle detox treatments.

Description

Fine olive green to green-brown powder, strong plant odor, pronounced bitter and herbaceous taste, dry and homogeneous texture.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Papaya tree
• Latin name: Carica papaya
• Family: Caricaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Tropical areas (Central America, Southeast Asia, Africa)
• English name: Papaya leaf powder
• German name: Papayablattpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de hoja de papaya
• Name in Italian: Polvere di foglie di papaya
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق ورق البابايا

Main virtues

Digestive, enzymatic (papain), immunostimulant, antioxidant, detoxifying, remineralizing.

Main constituents

Papain, flavonoids, alkaloids (carpaine), saponins, tannins, vitamins (A, C, E), zinc, magnesium.

Traditional use and dosage

• In capsules: 300 to 500 mg, 1 to 2 times per day depending on the digestive or detoxifying indication.
• Loose powder: 1/2 teaspoon in a juice, smoothie, infusion or water-soluble base.
• As a mask: mixed with clay or hydrosol for a purifying and revitalizing effect.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Not recommended for pregnant women (presence of alkaloids).
• May interact with anticoagulants or enzyme treatments – medical advice recommended.
• Marked bitterness: to be diluted in mild bases or combined with aromatic flavors.

History and use

In tropical pharmacopoeias, papaya leaf is known as a powerful digestive and detoxifying aid. Powdered, it allows for simple and concentrated use, both as a dietary supplement and as a revitalizing external treatment. It is one of the emblematic plants of natural enzymatic phytotherapy.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: resealable kraft bag or opaque airtight jar.
• Storage: away from heat, light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Tropical pharmacopoeias and publications on papain
• Works on enzymatic and functional phytotherapy

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