Papaya has a powerful digestive enzymes. Its enzymes are potent enough to tenderise meat. For centuries, papaya juice has been used as a meat tenderiser. Some women eat papaya to trigger menstruation. Women are advised not to eat unripe papaya during pregnancy as it could lead to abortion. Papaya is known to be an excellent fruit for those suffering from indigestion. Its powerful digestive enzymes are the key to its healing energies. They help break down proteins and starches. If you eat a lot of non-veg and suffer from gastritis, eating papaya regularly would help reduce the discomfort. Those suffering from constipation, feel relieved by eating papaya regularly.

Never even heard of Papaya. Can you get it at the local grocery stores or online only? Sounds like it would be something good to have on occasional.... Should I even ask what is taste like?

it's a tropical fruit ... so, it's usually seasonal ...

ofcourse papaya has the great positive benefits. i think this is the reason that my dad planted 10 plants of papaya and even it started giving fruits. i love the taste...and its cool at summer too.