Papaya (pye papay)
Carica papaya
Papaya
pye papay
Papayer
Carica papaya
Traditionally used
Energy, fatigue, tonic, vitality, stimulant, strength
Prepared as
Leaf tea: boil 5 dried leaves in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup twice daily for fever and digestion. Green papaya: eat raw or apply latex from unripe fruit to wounds and skin. Seeds: chew 7-10 seeds daily on empty stomach for intestinal worms. Leaf poultice applied to inflamed skin.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Bay fòs, kont fatig, tonifyan, bay vitalite, estimilan, ranfòse kò a
Français — Donner de l'énergie, contre la fatigue, tonique, vitalité, stimulant, renforcer le corps
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside