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 ey...