Pappaya

SCIENTIFIC NAME :

 Carica Papaya

MEDICINAL VALUE :

 Used to remedy colic, a certain stomach disorder or cramp. Ripe papaya fruit is laxative.

NUTRIENT VALUE :

 Papaya is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. It is a very good source of folate and potassium. In addition, it is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin E, and vitamin K.

CULINARY AND OTHER VALUES :

 Used in curries, salads, payasam, etc. they are also used as a face pack. Papaya extracts are used in several cosmetics.

GLOSSARY :

• English : Pappaya
• Tamil : Pappali Kai
• Malayalam : Kappanga / Omakaya
• Telugu : Boppayi Pandu
• Kannada : Parangi / Papaya / Papali
• Hindi : Papita / Pyaz / Shimla Aloo
• Bengali : Pepe / Kancha / Paypay
• Gujarati : Papayi
• Konkani : Pappaiphel / Papayi / Popai
• Marathi : Popai
• Oriya : Amrut Bhanda
• Punjabi : Pepita
• Tulu : Bappangai