Meta description: Discover the traditional uses of papaya leaf tea, what research says about platelets, digestion, antioxidants, and inflammation, plus an easy preparation method and important safety precautions.
Papaya is best known for its sweet orange fruit, but in many parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the leaves of the papaya plant (Carica papaya) also have a long history of traditional use.
Papaya leaves contain a complex mixture of naturally occurring plant compounds, including flavonoids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and enzymes such as papain. These compounds have encouraged researchers to
