Sunday, August 17, 2014

Papaya, Fruit of the Angels Rich Vitamins and Minerals

Papaya is a fruit that is rich in vitamins and minerals. In addition to direct consumption, usually used as a mixture of papaya salad, juice, fruit and ice. Papaya is also often consumed to overcome constipation.
Papaya fruit or called by Carica papaya L has been known since hundreds of years ago. Christopher Columbus called the fruit as "the fruit of the angels", the fruit of the angels. According to VN Villegas in his article published in the Plant Resources of Southeast Asia 2, each 100 grams of papaya contains 450 milligrams of vitamin A, 74 milligrams of vitamin C, 86.6 grams of water, 0.5 grams of protein, and 0.7 grams of fiber.

Various vitamins and minerals contained in it include potassium, an electrolyte that is essential for the body, and calcium that are beneficial to bone. Other minerals, such as potassium and magnesium, are also contained in papaya. Meanwhile, his papain enzyme functions to break down dietary fiber making it easier for the rest of defecation. Papaya is also useful for treating gastric and reduce body heat.

In addition to the meat of the fruit, papaya leaves are also nutritious. In addition to vegetables and salad, papaya helpful for treating malaria, intestinal worms, abdominal pain, increase appetite, as well as soften the meat. The seeds can treat intestinal worms. Meanwhile, the sap and roots can treat bladder pain, even snake bites.

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