Papaya has long been known as the "King of a Hundred Benefits." Everyone knows that the papaya has a smooth and beautiful peel, thick and delicate flesh, a rich aroma, abundant juice, a sweet and delicious taste, and is rich in nutrients. However, not everyone can eat a lot of it. Let me explain in detail for everyone below.
The fruit of the papaya contains carpaine, papain, rennet, carotene, and more; it is rich in more than seventeen amino acids and various nutrients; among which the oleanolene component is a compound with effects such as protecting the liver, lowering enzymes, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, and lowering blood lipids. The vitamin C content in papaya is 48 times that of an apple. Regular consumption of papaya can calm the liver and harmonize the stomach, relax muscles and activate collaterals, soften blood vessels, resist bacteria and reduce inflammation, resist aging and nourish the skin, enhance breast size and aid weight loss, prevent cancer, and strengthen the body.
Although papaya has so many benefits, it is偏寒性 (偏寒性 - considered to have a "cool" nature in Traditional Chinese Medicine). Therefore, people with a cold stomach or a weak constitution should not eat too much, otherwise it is easy to cause diarrhea or a cold stomach with the urge to vomit, which is a special point to pay attention to when consuming it. In particular, pregnant women who are afraid of cold and have a weak constitution should not eat it. Additionally, Traditional Chinese Medicine has summarized the groups of people who are not suitable for eating papaya. One group is those with difficult and painful urination, who should not eat papaya. Another group is people with allergies, as it is slightly toxic to the human body, and those with allergies should be cautious to eat it. Again, there are pregnant women. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that eating too much unripe papaya can cause uterine contractions and abdominal pain, and even miscarriage.