Papaya
| Papaya in TCM:Explore the properties of Papaya according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LU, ST, SP
Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: qi
Special Properties:
circulates blood, clears damp, expels parasites, resolves phlegm, resolves dryness, promotes lactation, resolves summer heat
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Papaya is known for its ability to tonfy qi. It also helps regulate blood circulation, resolve dampness, lubricate the lungs[22], resolve summer heat[22], promote lactation[22], expel parasites[22], and resolve phlegm.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung, Stomach, and Spleen. The flavor of Papaya is sweet, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.
To expel parasites sun dry green papaya, grind to powder, and take two tablespoons on an empty stomach every morning. For skin lesions apply fresh papaya topically. To increase lactation put fresh papaya in fish soup. For cough peel and steam papaya then add honey. To help with stomachache or indigestion cook and eat papaya with meals.[22]
Unripened dried papaya that has been specifically prepared for medicinal purposes is a Chinese herb [see also: Mu Gua]
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