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Medicinal Effects of Papaya

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, herbs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating Pitta aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other Health Virtues

Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Reproductive

REPRODUCTIVE

Reproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.

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Affinity:
Reproductive Health, Womens Health
Family:
Caricaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Papaya
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestion:
Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Energy Vitality:
Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Immune System:
Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Heart & Circulation:
Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Opthalmic

OPTHALMIC

Benefits the eyes, vision tonic.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Papaya

  • Pineapple

    Pineapple has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Spleen-tonic, Blood-thinner, Stimulates-energy, Nutritive

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  • Beets

    Beets has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner, Stimulates-energy, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Opthalmic

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  • Sweet Potato

    Sweet Potato has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Spleen-tonic, Nutritive, Opthalmic

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  • Pomegranate

    Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

    Opthalmic, Anti-inflammatory, Spleen-tonic, Nutritive

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  • Blueberry

    Blueberry has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Opthalmic

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  • Cilantro

    Cilantro has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Blood-thinner, Spleen-tonic

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Blood-thinner, Spleen-tonic

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  • Green Tea

    Green Tea has these Actions in Common

    Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Blood-thinner

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  • Saffron

    Saffron has these Actions in Common

    Spleen-tonic, Blood-thinner, Stimulates-energy, Nutritive

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Papaya

  • Guggulu

    Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner, Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Opthalmic, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Bala

    Bala has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Saw Palmetto

    Saw Palmetto has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Spleen-tonic

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  • Manjistha

    Manjistha has these Actions in Common

    Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner, Stimulates-energy

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  • Cordyceps

    Cordyceps has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Frankincense (Boswellia) Powder

    Frankincense (Boswellia) Powder has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner

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  • Sassafras Root

    Sassafras Root has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner, Spleen-tonic

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  • Bitter Ghee - Tikta Ghrita

    Bitter Ghee - Tikta Ghrita has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner

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Papaya - Metabolic Impact Report

The reports shared below are part of an educational assignment completed by students at the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda & Greek Medicine. These represent subjective experiences intended to help students explore principles of Ayurveda through personal observation. In each report below, students ate the selected food for 3 days and self-reported these effects. See other food & herb reports at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Papaya affect your temperature?

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12
9
6
3
0
0
 3
 10
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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your ear temperature?

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20
15
10
5
0
0
 21
 0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your sweat quantity?

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20
15
10
5
0
1
 0
 19
 1
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the color of your skin?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 0
 3
 0
 18
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the color of your tongue body?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 4
 0
 17
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the swelling of your tongue body?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 21
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your appetite/hunger?

15
12
9
6
3
0
1
 11
 5
 3
 1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your digestion speed?

15
12
9
6
3
0
1
 9
 10
 1
 0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

TOXINS

How did Papaya affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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16
12
8
4
0
1
 2
 14
 2
 2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your stool smell?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 1
 15
 4
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 4
 15
 2
 0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the color of your tongue coating?

25
20
15
10
5
0
2
 0
 0
 0
 19
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your throat soreness?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 20
 1
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your urine smell?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 19
 2
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 0
 16
 5
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your sweat smell?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 20
 1
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your acne?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
 19
 1
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your freckles/moles?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 21
 0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 0
 0
 0
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
21
No Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the color of the lower eye lid?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 21
 0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

HYDRATION

How did Papaya affect your urine frequency/quantity?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 1
 15
 5
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the dryness of your skin?

21
17
13
9
5
1
2
 3
 16
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

25
20
15
10
5
0
2
 19
 0
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the cracks on your tongue?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 1
 15
 5
 0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Papaya affect your ear pressure?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 21
 0
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your congestion?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
 19
 1
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

20
16
12
8
4
0
1
 18
 2
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Papaya affect your energy levels?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
 2
 12
 7
 0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your muscle tension?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 3
 17
 1
 0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your anxiety?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 3
 15
 3
 0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the stillness of your tongue?

21
17
13
9
5
1
2
 17
 2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

DIGESTION

How did Papaya affect your appetite/hunger?

15
12
9
6
3
0
1
 11
 5
 3
 1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 3
 17
 1
 0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your digestion speed?

15
12
9
6
3
0
1
 9
 10
 1
 0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the amount of gas & bloating?

20
16
12
8
4
0
1
 2
 14
 2
 2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

TONGUE

How did Papaya affect the cracks on your tongue?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 1
 15
 5
 0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the color of your tongue body?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 4
 0
 17
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the color of your tongue coating?

25
20
15
10
5
0
2
 0
 0
 0
 19
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the swelling of your tongue body?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 21
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the stillness of your tongue?

21
17
13
9
5
1
2
 17
 2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 4
 15
 2
 0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

STOOL

How did Papaya affect your stool frequency/quantity?

10
8
6
4
2
0
0
 1
 9
 9
 2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your stool color?

15
12
9
6
3
0
5
 0
 0
 4
 12
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your stool lightness?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 7
 14
 0
 0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your stool smell?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 1
 15
 4
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your stool consistency?

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12
9
6
3
0
2
 11
 8
 0
 0
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

URINE

How did Papaya affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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16
12
8
4
0
0
 1
 15
 5
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 0
 16
 5
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your urine clarity?

21
17
13
9
5
1
2
 17
 2
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your urine smell?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 19
 2
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your urine lightness?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 1
 18
 2
 0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

SWEAT

How did Papaya affect your sweat quantity?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
 0
 19
 1
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your sweat smell?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 20
 1
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

SKIN

How did Papaya affect the color of your skin?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 0
 3
 0
 18
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your freckles/moles?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 21
 0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your acne?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
 19
 1
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the dryness of your skin?

21
17
13
9
5
1
2
 3
 16
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

EYE

How did Papaya affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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20
15
10
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0
0
 0
 0
 0
 0
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
21
No Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the color of the lower eye lid?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 21
 0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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20
15
10
5
0
2
 19
 0
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

ENT

How did Papaya affect your throat soreness?

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15
10
5
0
0
 20
 1
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

20
16
12
8
4
0
1
 18
 2
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your ear temperature?

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20
15
10
5
0
0
 21
 0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your congestion?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
 19
 1
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your ear pressure?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 21
 0
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

SYSTEMIC

How did Papaya affect your energy levels?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
 2
 12
 7
 0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your muscle tension?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 3
 17
 1
 0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your anxiety?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 3
 15
 3
 0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your temperature?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
 3
 10
 8
 0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

HEART

How did Papaya affect your heart rhythm?

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20
15
10
5
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0
 21
 0
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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0
 0
 21
 0
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

How did Papaya affect your heart rate?

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 1
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Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:132 (2023-03-05 - 2023-04-12)

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Papaya may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Papaya may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Papaya. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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When your dietary choices align with your individual nature (constitution), it supports your metabolism, energy, and health naturally. A personalized diet, fitting to your constitution, leverages your natural strengths while gently supporting your body where it's vulnerable.

Constitutional nutrition is especially beneficial for digestion, a foundational pillar of health influencing your entire well-being. Balanced digestion fortifies your body's natural defenses against illness and enhances your resilience when illness does arise. A healthy digestive fire (*agni*) eases discomfort, speeds recovery, and naturally uplifts your mood.

By embracing constitutional nutrition, you will soon experience a profound sense of renewal, vitality, and inner strength.

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Jackie Parker Ojai, CA
2009-12-04
“Papayas pacify Vata, are okay in moderation for Kapha and Pitta. They are helpful for cough, asthma, liver and spleen disorders. The enzymes in papayas enhance digestion. Papayas are also a natural estrogen and should not be taken during pregnancy."
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