What Are The Benefits And Uses Of Papaya Leaf Extract?

 

Papaya leaf extract is made from papaya leaves through specific processes (such as enzymatic hydrolysis, concentration, and spray drying) to produce powder or extract. Its quality depends on leaf maturity and processing techniques.

 

Core active ingredients:

 

• Alkaloids (0.4%): Papain, pseudopapain, dehydropapain I/II, choline, etc.
• Enzymes: Papain, papain chymopapain.
• Flavones and phenols: Quercetin, rutin, etc.
• Amino acids and polysaccharides: Contains 17 amino acids including asparagine and leucine, and immunomodulatory polysaccharides.
• Carotenoids
• Vitamin C/E
• Trace elements

 

 

1. Health Supplements

• Digestive System Regulation: Relieves bloating and acid reflux, increases pepsin activity by 28.6%.
• Metabolic Syndrome Intervention: Reduces postprandial blood glucose fluctuations, decreases waist circumference by 4.2cm.
• Liver Protection: Reduces transaminase levels by 28.6%, inhibits liver fibrosis.
• Immune Enhancement: Promotes T lymphocyte proliferation and IL-2/IL-4 secretion, aiding in anti-infection efforts.

 

2. Adjunctive Treatment for Diseases

• Anti-tumor: Inhibits the growth of various cancer cells, including cervical cancer and liver cancer, and induces apoptosis in cancer cells.
• Antiviral and Antibacterial: Shows a 91.2% inhibition rate against Staphylococcus aureus and has potential anti-HIV-1 activity.
• Joint and Skin Repair: Reduces arthritis pain and promotes wound healing.

 

3. Cosmetics

Papaya leaf extract powder can inhibit tyrosinase activity by 67.4%, reducing pigmentation; when added to skincare products, it can increase moisturizing rate by 65%.

 

4. Contraindications

• Pregnant women
• Those taking anticoagulants

 

5. Adverse Reactions

Overdose may cause diarrhea; long-term use requires monitoring of iron absorption.

 

 

Fruiterco is an export company that mainly produces plant extracts, health product raw materials, and cosmetic raw materials. The company has a 20+ professional service after-sales team.

 

Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. If you would like to buy papaya leaf extract, please contact us: Email: info@fruiterco.com.

 

 

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