Not only an folk ingredient in traditional medicine, male papaya flowers are increasingly known to many people thanks to their potential benefits for people with liver disease. According to traditional medicine experts, male papaya flowers have a bitter, creamy taste, often used to cool, detoxify and support the treatment of liver-related diseases such as fatty liver, high liver enzymes, and hepatitis.
1. Support detoxification and liver cooling
Male papaya flowers help the liver work more effectively in filtering toxins. In folk medicine, this flower is often drunk in water or used with herbs such as shea ha phung, artichokes to increase the ability to detoxify and improve liver function.
2. Reduces liver enzymes and improves fatty liver
A study by Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia) published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine shows that male papaya extract has the ability to reduce ALT and AST levels two important liver enzymes. The results showed a marked improvement in the group of pilot mice with fatty liver when using male papaya flower extract for 4 consecutive weeks.
3. Anti-inflammatory and protect liver cells
In addition to the ability to detoxify, male papaya flowers also contain flavonoids and alkaloids with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, thereby helping to protect liver cells from damage caused by free radicals. This is especially helpful for people with mild hepatitis B or C.
Notes when using
Although there are many benefits, male papaya flowers need to be used properly and in the right dosage. According to experts, only about 1015g of dried flowers in the form of water or stewed tea should be consumed each day. Pregnant women and people undergoing treatment for serious illnesses should consult a doctor before using.
