Kapanlagi.com - Papaya flowers are one of the plant species that are widely consumed by the Indonesian people. Usually, this plant will be cooked and made into sauteed vegetables like usual. Papaya flowers are classified as bitter-tasting flowers on papaya plants. Despite its bitter taste, the Indonesian people really enjoy this plant.
Not only does it have many contents in its fruit, but it turns out that the contents in papaya flowers are also very abundant, KLovers. In papaya flowers, there are energy, protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, and many more. That is why there are many benefits of papaya flowers for the body's health.
Curious about what these benefits are? Reported from various sources, here are 7 benefits of papaya flowers for the body's health.
1. Overcoming Diabetes
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The first benefit of papaya flowers for body health is that they can overcome diabetes in the body. This is because the content in papaya flowers can help lower insulin levels in the body as the main cause of diabetes. Papaya flowers have the ability to reduce blood sugar levels and increase insulin production in the body.
In addition, papaya flowers also contain a lot of vitamin C. And if someone consumes it in the right amount, it will reduce inflammation markers and blood sugar levels for diabetes patients.
2. Improving Digestive System
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The next benefit of papaya flowers is to improve the digestive system in the body. This is because papaya flowers contain tannins and natural fibers that help the digestive organs in the body function optimally. In addition, tannins are also useful molecules for body health due to their antioxidant properties.
Then, these nutrient contents will make the body's metabolism smoother. And the ability of papaya flowers to improve metabolism is also able to control body weight within normal range. Therefore, if you want to improve your digestive system and lose weight, it doesn't hurt to consume papaya flowers.
3. Immune System
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Not only does papaya flower improve the digestive system, but it also provides good immune system. This is because papaya flower contains phenolic antioxidants to fight various free radicals that attack the body's defense system.
In addition, these antioxidants also function as protectors of cells in the body to counteract harmful substances that can cause various diseases. Therefore, if you want to strengthen your immune system, you can consume papaya flower as a companion to rice.
4. Treating Joint Inflammation
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Another benefit of papaya flower is to treat joint inflammation in the body. By regularly consuming papaya flower, joint inflammation in the body will decrease. In addition, papaya flower can also reduce rheumatism and pain. Furthermore, besides consuming it directly, you can also use papaya flower as a topical medication.
The method of using papaya flower as a topical medication is by grinding the flower until smooth. Then, apply the papaya flower to the affected area and leave it on for 20 minutes. Once it has subsided enough, rinse it off with water.
5. Increasing Platelet Count
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If someone is affected by dengue fever, the platelet count in their body will decrease. And to increase the platelet count, you can use papaya flowers. Because papaya flowers contain substances that are good for increasing platelets in the body. But for safety reasons, you can consult a doctor first.
Because if it's already severe, consulting a doctor is the safest way to increase platelets that decrease during dengue fever, or other diseases that can lower platelet levels in the body.
6. Increasing Appetite
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Furthermore, the benefits of papaya flowers are trusted to increase appetite. Papaya flowers contain substances that can increase appetite. You can make papaya flowers as a side dish if you are lazy to eat. You can also use papaya flowers as an additional meal for your child if they have difficulty eating.
No need to add too much, KLovers, just a little bit. Because papaya flowers have a bitter taste, afraid it will affect the taste of other foods. You can add papaya flowers to porridge or rice for your little one to help increase their appetite.
7. Strengthening Bones
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And the last benefit of papaya flowers is that they can strengthen bones in the body during growth to prevent osteoporosis. This is because papaya flowers contain a lot of calcium and phosphorus, which are good for bone nutrition.
In addition, these contents also provide nutrition to help bone density in children or adults. So we can prevent osteoporosis, especially in women and the elderly. And calcium is also very important for maintaining bone health, so to provide nutrition to the bones, you can consume papaya flowers.
Those are the 7 benefits of papaya flowers for body health. Despite having a bitter taste, papaya flowers have many benefits for our body health.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.