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ERANDA KARKATI (బొప్పాయి పండు )Papaya - Carica papaya, Caricaceae

Medical uses:

1. Dengue fever: Papaya leaves juice administered in the dose of 10 to 20 ml, 3 to 4 times a day, helps in restoring the normal platelet count and decreases fever in Dengue.
2. Menstrual irregularities: Regular intake of raw papaya also acts as a uterine tonic and cures ailments pertaining to reproductive 
organs.
However consumption of the fruit should be avoided during pregnancy as some times it may lead to abortion.

3. Face pigmentation: The paste prepared from ripened papaya fruit pulp with fresh milk is an 
excellent face pack. It moisturizes the skin and removes the hyper pigmentation of the face.

4. Worm infestation: Administration of 30ml of raw fruit juice of Erandakarkati (papaya) with 
honey once a day for 1 week is beneficial to expel intestinal worms. Regular intake of boiled fruit expels the worms especially Pin worm.

5. Eye disease: Papaya fruit rich in Vitamin A and Carotene so regular intake of fruit prevents eye disease, age related macular degenerative diseases and promotes vision.

6. Dysentry: 3gms of papaya seed powder with warm water twice daily before food is beneficial as it has antibacterial properties.

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