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Uses of Papaya Juice for Worms

Papaya trees produce fruit year-round, and are imported from Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The fruit is highly nutritious and has a multitude of health benefits, including those for the heart and digestive system. Its juice and seeds are used for curing intestinal worms. The papaya is one of the most easily digested fruits and aids in the healthy digestion of other foods when consumed together.

  1. Papaya for Worms

    • Nearly every part of the papaya has strong medicinal properties that kill worms. The milky juice of the papaya contains papain, the seeds are rich in caricin, and the alkaloid carpaine found in the leaves all have the powerful ability to destroy and expel intestinal worms. It has been used throughout history as a useful laxative, analgesic and antibacterial, giving the papaya the ability to cure intestinal parasites.

    Instructions for Use

    • Measure 1 tsp. of powdered papaya seeds, and combine it with a cup of milk or water on an empty stomach. Use the mixture two times per day and continue the regimen for three to four days.

      Mix 1 tbsp. of fresh papaya juice, 1 tbsp honey and 4 tbsp. of hot water. Repeat the dose in two hours followed by 30 ml of castor oil mixed with warm milk. Continue the treatment for two days. Divide the dosage in half for children ages 7 to 10 years.

    Symptoms and Causes of Intestinal Worms

    • Symptoms of intestinal worms include abdominal pain, anemia, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, foul breath, dark under-eye circles, excessive hunger, gas, irritability, nausea, vomiting, rash and weight loss. The most common types of intestinal worms include roundworms, pinworms, threadworms, hookworms, tapeworms and giardia. Worm eggs are typically contracted through contaminated water and food. The risk of becoming infected with worms is high if the following conditions are present: a weak immune system, poor hygiene or sanitation, international travel, working in childcare centers, or having HIV or AIDS. Age is a contributing factor, with children and the elderly being at higher risk. Worms can live in the intestine for many years before causing symptoms.

    Other Health Benefits

    • The fruit contains papain and carpain enzymes, which assist in digestion and may aid in the prevention of heart disease in diabetics. Papaya possesses fibrin -- a vital element in the body's blood clotting process. The high fiber content of papaya has a unique ability to bind cancer-causing toxins and prevent them from binding to the colon. Papaya contains arginine, which aids in male fertility. For individuals with a family history of colon or prostate cancer, papaya is beneficial because it is rich in lycopene.

    Nutrition Information

    • Papayas are abundantly nutritious, containing high levels of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus and potassium. It is also has high levels of carotene, lipids and amino acids.

    Consumsption

    • As the papaya ripens, its vitamin C content increases, but will begin to lose the majority of its nutrients as it matures. Choose papayas that are orangish-red and slightly soft, and eat the fruit within 24 hours after purchase. Papayas that have yellow patches should be allowed to ripen for two to three days. Papaya seeds are small, round and black and have a bitter flavor that resembles pepper.

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