Male papaya flowers have a bitter taste and are used in traditional medicine to treat dry coughs, phlegm, whooping cough, and night coughs. Male papaya flowers soaked in honey is a popular folk remedy. However, not everyone knows how to use it properly and effectively.
Effects of male papaya flowers soaked in honey
Male papaya flowers
Male papaya flowers contain mainly vitamins A, C, E,… and minerals such as potassium, magnesium… This is a natural product containing many types of antioxidant compounds, helping to protect cells from the effects of free radicals and slow down the aging process. Not only that, male papaya flowers also support the digestive process and improve the health of the immune system.
Male papaya flower is a flower that is studied to be good for health.
Male papaya flowers contain natural digestive enzymes, which help improve the digestion of food and absorb nutrients more effectively. Therefore, using male papaya flowers helps improve intestinal health and helps reduce discomfort caused by digestive problems.
Many studies in the US and Australia have shown that the flowers contain enough lycopene and carotenoids to help prevent cancer and increase insulin production in the body to prevent diabetes.
Honey
Honey is a natural source of nutrients rich in minerals and vitamins such as vitamin C, B, potassium, … The process of creating honey originates from the enzymatic transformation of pollen. Honey contains natural sugars such as fructose and glucose – a source of instant and long-lasting energy for the body.
Honey soaked with male papaya flowers is a remedy that helps support respiratory diseases.
Not only is honey a natural source of nutrition, it is also known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. The antioxidants in honey help protect cells from free radical attacks, slow down the aging process and help improve negative skin problems.
How to soak male papaya flowers with honey: Take about 300 grams of fresh male papaya flowers and soak them in 1 liter of honey. It can be used after 20 days. However, the longer the soaking, the better.
Uses of male papaya flowers soaked in honey
Male papaya flowers soaked in honey are effective for the following diseases:
Coughing up phlegm, chronic dry cough: 15 grams of male papaya flowers, 10 grams of fresh chives, 10 grams of lemon seeds. Wash the ingredients, crush them, mix with 20ml of filtered water and soak in honey for 2 weeks. Use 2-3 times each time, about 15-20ml each time.
Treat stomach pain: take 100 grams of male papaya flowers, 2 liters of water, 200 ml of alcohol, wash the flowers and dry or roast them, soak them in alcohol and use gradually.
Support treatment of digestive diseases: Take 50 grams of dried male papaya flowers, 800 ml of water. Wash the flowers and put them in a pot of boiling water. Boil for about 30 minutes, then remove. Drink this water after meals and should be used daily.
Urinary incontinence and urethral pain: 40 grams of male papaya flowers, 60 grams of mint leaves, 40 grams of black beans, 4 grams of Sichuan peppercorns. Wash the ingredients and cut them into small pieces with 1.5 liters of water until there is about 500 ml left. The dosage should be divided into 3 times, taken on an empty stomach, and should be taken during the day.
In addition, women who want to lose weight and improve their health can also use male papaya flowers soaked in honey to drink daily.
Notes when using male papaya flowers soaked in honey as medicine
Male papaya flowers are very good for health, but not everyone can use this type of flower depending on the constitution and physical condition of each person. Use dried papaya flowers, on average only 10-20 grams per day and have the guidance of a specialist.
Children under one year old and people with diabetes should not use drinks and foods containing honey.
Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children under 2 years old should not use male papaya flowers soaked in honey because the flowers contain papain which is harmful to the fetus. Even high doses can cause miscarriage.
In addition, the following cases need to be noted when using male papaya flowers soaked in honey as medicine:
People with cold constitution: Avoid using to avoid cold stomach, diarrhea.
People with pollen allergy: Avoid using to avoid allergic reactions.
When the male papaya flowers soaked in honey show signs of damage, abnormality or unpleasant odor, you should stop using them.
Do not mix male papaya flowers with green beans, water spinach, eggplant, pickled bamboo shoots, etc.
Male and female papaya flowers need to be clearly distinguished when used to ensure the desired effect.
