Papaya fruit profile

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SYNONYMS Melon Tree, Papaw, Pawpaw FAMILY Caricaceae GENUS SPECIES Carica papaya TYPE Nonwoody tree PART USED Fruit LOCATION Brazil, Central Africa, China, Colombia, cultivated in the tropics worldwide, Florida, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, tropical America, Vietnam, West Indies, Zaire ACTIONS Abortifacient, amebicide, anti-aging, anodyne, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiphlogistic, cardiotonic, cholagogue, CNS depressant, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, laxative, nutritive, pectoral, pediculicide, stomachic, vermifuge INDICATIONS Amebiasis, arthritis, asthma, belching, cancer, colic, constipation, diarrhea, diphtheria, dysentery, dyspepsia, dysuria, fever, flatulence, headache, hemoptysis, hypertension, indigestion, inflammation of the feet, influenza, intestinal worms, nausea, oliguria, pediculosis, psoriasis, rheumatism, ringworm, splenitis, ulcer, urinary calculi, toothache CHEMICALS & NUTRIENTS alpha-Linoleic Acid, Amino Acids (complete profile), beta-Carotene, Calcium, Carbohydrates (55%), Fats (1%), Fiber (4%), Linoleic Acid, Magnesium, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein (3%), Sodium, Sulfur, Vitamin C

PREPARATION & DOSAGES 4-6 g 3x/day CONTRAINDICATIONS Diverticulitis, diverticulosis, duodenal ulcer, esophageal reflux, gastronintestinal disease, spastic colitis, stomach ulcer, ulcerative colitis. DRUG INTERACTIONS Due to the diuretic action of this herb the following drug interactions are possible: increased risk of toxicity with anti-inflammatory analgesics; if hypokalemia occurs possible antagonism with antiarrhythmics and potentiation of muscle relaxants; antagonizes antidiabetic (hypoglycemic) drugs; may potentiate and/or interfere with antihypertensives; may potentiate lithium therapy; when taken with corticosteroids there is a risk for hypokalemia; may potentiate other diuretics and increase the risk of hypokalemia. Due to the cardioactive chemicals in this herb the following drug interactions are possible: interference and/or antagonism with antiarrhythmics; antagonism of beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs; potentiation of cardiac glycosides and increased risk of hypokalemia; when combined with depolarizing muscle relaxants there is a risk of arrhythmia; interference with nitrates and calcium-channel blockers; may increase the potential terfenadine has to cause arrhythmias. SIDE EFFECTS (Possible adverse effects and/or overdose effects) Heartburn. SAFETY GRAS. 1999 3dtx Corporation