Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
For the majority of Indonesian people, one of the benefits papaya leaves the most frequently used is to tenderize goat meat before cooking.
Goat meat that is about to be cooked will be wrapped in papaya leaves for about 30 minutes or even several hours so that it becomes soft.
Of course, the benefits of these leaves, which are famous for their slightly bitter taste, are not only for making goat meat tender. Papaya leaves actually have a multitude of other benefits, especially for health.
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Benefits of papaya leaves
Launch WebMdpapaya which has a Latin name look for papaya This is a type of tropical plant. The ripe fruit can be consumed safely, while the immature fruit is often used as a stir-fry.
Papaya fruit itself contains a chemical called papain. The task of this substance is to break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. This substance is also contained in papaya leaves.
Therefore, papaya leaves also have several benefits. This is because the substances and nutrients contained in papaya leaves are quite good even though they taste quite bitter.
Following are some of the benefits of these leaves according to various sources.
1. Treating dengue fever
Research has found that papaya leaf extract can increase platelet levels. Launch HealthlineIn this way, papaya leaves are certainly very good for dengue fever patients.
2. Balancing blood sugar levels
In traditional medicine practices, papaya leaves are used for diabetes and high blood sugar levels.
3. Grow hair
Papaya leaves are often used topically to encourage hair growth and support scalp health. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this idea.
4. Improve skin health
The enzymes in papaya leaves can act as an exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, preventing acne, and potentially minimizing the appearance of scars.
5. Anticancer
Test tube research has found that papaya leaf extract inhibits the growth of cancer cells. That’s the benefit of papaya leaves, even though they taste a bit bitter, they have many health benefits.
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