For a long time, we have known many effects of papaya flesh. However, did you know that papaya seeds are not only non-toxic but are quickly becoming a healthy food with its medicinal properties?

Papaya is a tropical fruit with a sweet taste and was called “fruit of the angels” by Christopher Columbus. Papaya can be found all year round but is most abundant in summer and fall. In this article, we would like to introduce you to the uses of papaya seeds, an interesting discovery.

Health benefits

Both Eastern and Western medicine mention the uses of papaya seeds in supporting digestion, protecting the kidneys, and detoxifying the liver as well as preventing the spread of pathogens that cause infections.

Papaya seeds are high in oleic and palmitic acids. The fatty acids found in papaya seeds are believed to help our bodies fight cancer.

Papaya seeds are also used to rid the body of intestinal parasites due to their high levels of enzymes, a protein-dissolving substance that breaks down parasites and their eggs, as well as undigested proteins in the foods you eat.

Studies have shown that papaya seeds also have powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects on the digestive system and are especially effective at killing E. coli, Salmonella, staphylococcus, and other bacterial infections.

How to Eat Papaya Seeds

We can eat them raw for medicinal purposes or we can process them into dishes by drying and grinding them to use as a pepper substitute. Papaya seeds have a flavor very similar to black pepper and can be used as a substitute in many recipes. You can also store them for long-term use.