Papaya is known as the “fruit of longevity,” as its fruit, leaves, seeds, and latex all have healing properties. Dr. Liu Chun, a medical doctor at the University of Tokyo, stated that papaya has various health benefits such as protecting eyesight, anti-oxidation, anti-cancer, and lowering blood pressure.
Papaya belongs to the Caricaceae family and contains antioxidant nutrients such as carotenoids, vitamins C and B, flavonoids, folic acid, pantothenic acid, potassium, and magnesium.
