Boiled Papaya Leaves: Potential Benefits, Traditional Uses, and a Safer Way to Prepare the Tea

investigate papaya leaf preparations for several potential biological effects.

One area has attracted particular attention: the use of papaya leaf preparations in people with dengue-related low platelet counts.

 

While some studies are interesting, it is important not to turn preliminary evidence into a miracle claim. Papaya leaf tea is not a treatment for dengue, low platelets, liver disease, arthritis, or other serious conditions.

Here is a more balanced look at what boiled papaya leaves may offer and where caution is needed.

 

What Are Papaya Leaves?
Papaya leaves come from the