PAPAYA AND ALOE-VERA

PAPAYA

About Papaya

Papaya is a fruit that is eaten in all parts of the

world because of its taste and health benefits. Seeing yourself eating a papaya in your dreams means that you have satisfactory health and you will also get tangible benefits in business and career.

Uses Of Papaya

• Being a good source of Vitamin A and Papain, this fruit helps in removing dead skin cells along with breaking down the inactive proteins.

• The best feature of papaya is its ‘Low Sodium Quality’, thus resulting in very little retention of water. In simple words it means, it helps you keep your skin hydrated.

• Papaya is actually a wholesome fruit as it contains more Carotene when compared to other fruits like apple, custard apple, guava and plantains. Not being an expensive fruit, papaya is a common man’s fruit which is beneficial in many ways.

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• The application of finely grounded paste of raw papaya on the face for 25 minutes helps reduce those unwanted pimples and other embarrassing blemishes on the face.

• Both, direct application and eating will help you achieve smooth, supple and soft skin.

• Regular consumption or application of papaya also provides shine to the skin, which comes from within and is long lasting.

• The mashed papaya can be used for treating the sore and cracked heels.

Allergies and side effects

• Papaya releases a latex fluid when not quite ripe, which can cause irritation and provoke allergic reaction in some people.

• The latex concentration of unripe papayas is speculated to cause uterine contractions, which may lead to a miscarriage. Papaya seed extracts in large doses have a contraceptive effect on rats and monkeys, but in small doses have no effect on the unborn animals.

• Excessive consumption of papaya can cause carotenemia, the yellowing of soles and palms, which is otherwise harmless. However, a very large dose would need to be consumed; papaya contains about 6% of the level of beta carotene found in carrots (the most common cause of carotenemia)

Where are papaya found?

Papaya is a tall herbaceous plant in the genus Carica; its edible fruit is also called papaya. It is native to the tropical region of America, mainly from southern Mexico to Central America. Now these plants are grown in all tropical regions of the world.

Aloe-Vera

About Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera, also known as the ‘plant of immortality’ by the ancient Egyptians, was used for its healing properties since time immemorial. Aloe Vera plants are commonly found in the African regions and belong to the family of Xanthorrhoeaceae, known for its succulent or fleshy leaves. This nontoxic plant stores water in its leaves and survives in low rainfall and arid regions. Aloe Vera leaf looks unique; it doesn’t have any stems and the edges of leaves have tiny spikes.

Uses Of Aloe Vera

• Pamper yourself to a soothing body rub. Slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the inner sides as a biodegradable body scrub in the shower.

• Treat burns from minor mishaps in the kitchen—from grease splatters or hot utensils.

• For more major kitchen mishaps like a scald, mix some aloe gel and vitamin E oil into a little jar for a homemade burn healer.

• Banish black and blue bruises by swapping on the good goo.• Soothe and heal sunburns the feel-good way. Aloe contains

cooling properties similar to menthol.

Continue uses…

• Take the sting or itch out of insect bites.• Reduce tissue damage from frostbite.• Alleviate mysterious rashes.• Make feet baby soft with an exfoliating foot mask by

mixing together a half cup of oatmeal, a half cup of corn meal, four tbsp. of aloe vera gel and a half cup of unscented body lotion.

• Help heal herpes outbreaks.

Side Effects

important safety information:•If you have an allergy to garlic, onions, or

tulips, aloe gel may cause a rash, itching, or hives.

•Aloe vera gel may be harmful if swallowed. ...

•Check the labels of commercial aloe gel products to see if pure aloe is listed as one of the first ingredients.

WHERE IS IT FOUND??

Aloe vera is grown worldwide in temperate climates, and can be found in commercial operations in the US, Central America, South America, China, India, Africa, the Caribbean, Australia and the Asian tropics.

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