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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Carica papaya
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Berries/fruits
Inner bark
Stems
Chemicals this herb contains:
Amlylolytic enzyme
Caricin
Myrosin
Peptidase
Vitamins C and E
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates stomach to increase secretions.
Releases histamine from body tissues.
Depresses central nervous system.
Kills some intestinal parasites.
Miscellaneous information:
When eaten as a common food, no problems are expected.
Is used as a meat tenderizer.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Aids digestion.
Liquifies excessive mucus in mouth and stomach.
Inner bark treats sore teeth.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Pregnant women should experience no problems taking usual
amounts as part of a balanced diet. Other products extracted
from this herb have not been proved to cause problems.
Breast-feeding:
Breast-fed infants of lactating mothers should experience no
problems when mother takes usual amounts as part of a balanced
diet. Other products extracted from this herb have not been
proved to cause problems.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Generally regarded as safe when taken in appropriate quantities
for short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Heartburn caused by irritation |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
| of lower part of esophagus |
convenient. |
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