{"id":161322,"date":"2022-07-22T13:03:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T07:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=161322"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T11:29:32","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-raw-papaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-raw-papaya\/","title":{"rendered":"Raw Papaya: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Raw Papaya<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Raw Papaya<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Raw Papaya<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Raw Papaya?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Raw Papaya<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Raw Papaya<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Raw papaya is often overlooked, but it is completely loaded with health benefits. Rich in nutrients and available year-round, it\u2019s considered a powerhouse of nutrition and is widely recognized for its value.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The raw papaya plant itself is regarded as a valuable nutraceutical fruit. Its botanical name is Carica papaya Linn<\/em>, and it belongs to the Caricaceae family. Originally native to southern Mexico and Costa Rica, the papaya plant has since spread to tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Hawaii, the Philippines, and South Africa1<\/a><\/sup>. Known by many names such as papita, papaia, pawpaw, papayabaum, and arabd-kharpuja, papaya has a global presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to learn more about this multipurpose commercial fruit crop.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Raw Papaya<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPapaya is a commoner\u2019s fruit due to its low cost and high nutritional value. Papaya contains a vast array of phytochemicals, including proteins, fats and oils, enzymes, polysaccharides, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals. Papaya is pretty low in calories and has a high amount of vitamin C 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nutritional value of raw papaya per 100 grams is as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Proteins: <\/strong>0.47 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 10.8 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats:<\/strong> 0.26 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar:<\/strong> 7.82 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 1.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 8 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium: <\/strong>20 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium: <\/strong>21 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 182 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron: <\/strong>0.25 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 10 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc: <\/strong>0.08 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 0.04 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper: <\/strong>0.045 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium: <\/strong>0.6 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin:<\/strong> 0.027 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C: <\/strong>60.9 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Thiamin:<\/strong> 0.023 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin:<\/strong> 0.357 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 0.038 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate: <\/strong>37 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A:<\/strong> 47 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u03b2-Carotene:<\/strong> 274 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E: <\/strong>0.3 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K: 2.6 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lysine: <\/strong>0.025 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leucine:<\/strong> 0.016 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Aspartic Acid: <\/strong>0.049 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Glycine: <\/strong>0.018 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Glutamic Acid:<\/strong> 0.033 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy: <\/strong>43 kcal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Raw Papaya<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Papaya contains various biologically active plant chemicals that might be used for different purposes.^{1 <\/sup>Papaya might have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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It may have antioxidant properties 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antifungal properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antibacterial properties 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antimalarial properties 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have antitumor properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have anti-sickling (might manage sickle cell diseases) properties ^{14<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It might have anti-ulcer properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have anthelmintic (might prevent parasite infection) properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-inflammatory properties 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have valuable properties for wound healing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have diuretic (might increase urine production) properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have carminative (might relieve flatulence) properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have laxative (might remove waste from the gut) properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have blood glucose-lowering property 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have blood pressure-lowering activity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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