Papain 500 TU extract - 50 g

Papain 500 TU extract - 50 g

1. Digestive Support (Carminative & Digestive Enzyme)

• Traditional Use: Taken as a natural remedy for indigestion, bloating, gas, and sluggish digestion.

• How it works: Papain helps break down proteins in food, improving digestion and nutrient absorption.

• Forms used: Papaya leaf tea, powdered extract, capsules, or chewable tablets.

2. Anti-Helminthic (Worm Expeller)

• Traditional Use: Used in herbal medicine to help expel intestinal worms and parasites.

• Mechanism: Papain is thought to digest the outer proteins of worms, weakening or killing them.

• Often combined with: Pumpkin seeds, garlic, or neem in traditional deworming protocols.

3. Wound Healing and Skin Care

• Use: Applied topically to treat cuts, ulcers, and infected wounds.

• Action: Helps remove dead tissue and promotes healing (natural debridement).

• Also used for: Acne, eczema, and inflamed skin due to its mild exfoliating and anti-inflammatory effect.

4. Anti-inflammatory Herbal Remedy

• Use: Consumed or applied to relieve muscle pain, joint inflammation, or sore throat.

• Traditions: Used in herbal compresses or teas in various tropical healing systems.

5. Immune and Respiratory Support

• Use: Papain may thin mucus and improve breathing in traditional remedies for bronchitis, asthma, or coughs.

• Often taken as: Warm tea made from papaya leaves or fruit, or in syrup form.