I didn't know this.

What's also interesting is that beyond its digestive aid, papain has been explored for its potential in wound healing, as it helps debride necrotic tissue and accelerate tissue regeneration by breaking down damaged proteins. Research has also suggested that papain may have anti-inflammatory properties, aiding in the treatment of conditions like osteoarthritis. Some studies indicate its role in improving skin health, where it can enhance the absorption of other treatments when applied topically. Also, papain is thought to help with allergies by breaking down allergenic proteins, potentially reducing symptoms when used in combination with other treatments. Despite its broad potential, its effectiveness in clinical settings is still under research, and proper dosing remains an essential consideration to avoid potential allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

you never heard this before

No. These aren’t papaya fruits. They are something else. I don’t know what they are but papaya grow on tall stalks minimum 8’ above ground, they don’t look like this.

I thought this was opium poppies at first. It looks almost identical you can do the same thing with the poppy pods by scoring them and they will excrete the sap that is used to make opioids and heroine.

See as Nigerians have been wasting wealth??? Chai! Ignorance is expensive!

Studied this for my final Project. The active ingredient is called papain. Studied the effect on tenderising old layer poultry meat.

Cat getting some fun

They also do this with the opium plant to produce heroin,

Lol. Our fathers knew this without knowledge of modern science. Why do you think pawpaws are slashed into the pot of cow head belonging to your kinsmen

Knew about the enzyme properties but didn’t know it was used in cosmetics. Learnt it from my sec sch biology teacher. Apparently papaya was the focus of research for her degree project. The fluid she said, could act as tenderizer for meat.