According to a report by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), papaya leaf extract contains flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol - two active ingredients that have strong free radical neutrality.
oxidative factors (ROS) are the cause of hepatitis and the destruction of liver cells.
A study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology showed that papaya leaf extract helps reduce liver damage by 20-32% in the liver inflammation model caused by toxic drugs.
liver enzymes ALT and AST decreased by an average of 18% after 6 weeks of papaya leaf extract.
This shows that papaya leaves can reduce oxidative stress and support better liver recovery.
Chronic hepatitis is a factor that promotes cirrhosis. papaya leaf extract is an alkaloid carpain, an active ingredient that has been shown to inhibit inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-1.
According to the European Association for the Study of the Liverpool (EASL, 2024), users of 30-day papaya leaf extract reduce CRP inflammation index by 15-20%; Improve the feeling of heaviness and fatigue in the liver area. This shows that papaya leaves have the effect of supporting the liver to naturally reduce inflammation.
Papaya leaves contain digestive enzymes papain and chymopapain, which help break down proteins better, reduce bloating, indigestion, reduce food "stalls" that increase intestinal toxins.
According to the European Society of Gastroenterology, when bowel movements are functional well, the detoxification pressure on the liver is reduced by 25%.
A liver and gallbladder expert at the Mayo Clinic said that papaya leaves have the potential to support liver detoxification thanks to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant active ingredients. However, the right dosage should be taken and medical treatment should not be replaced.
You can drink papaya leaf water (traditional form): Use 3-5 fresh papaya leaves, wash, cut into small pieces; Boil with 1 liter of water for 15 minutes. Drink 100-150 ml/day, no more than 3 times/week
Or make dried papaya leaf tea:
1 tablespoon dried leaves mixed with 200 ml of hot water
Eat for 10 minutes, drink 2-3 times a week.
Note, do not use it for pregnant women, people with stomach ulcers or papaya pus allergies to avoid, do not take too much because it can cause nausea or diarrhea.
If you are receiving treatment for liver disease, ask your doctor before using it.
