Papaya fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Papaya fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals. In addition to direct consumption, papaya is usually used as a mixture rujak, juice, fruit and ice. Papaya also frequently consumed to overcome the obstruction.

Fruit or papaya called Carica papaya L has known since hundreds of years ago. Christopher Columbus called the fruit as "the fruit of the angels", the fruit of the angels. According to VN Villegas in his writings that was published in Natural Resources Nabati Southeast Asia 2, each 100 grams of papaya are vitamin A 450 milligram, 74 milligram vitamin C, 86.6 grams water, 0.5 grams protein and 0.7 grams of fiber.

Various vitamins and minerals that are in it, among others, potasium, electrolyte is important for the body, and calcium is beneficial for bones. Other minerals such as potassium and magnesium, also in the papaya. Meanwhile, the enzyme papain to its functions split fiber foods so that the remaining ease defecate. Papaya is also useful to treat stomach and reduce body heat.

In addition to meat fruit, papaya leaves are also nutritious. In addition to vegetables and lalap, papaya leaf useful to treat malaria, worms, colic, improve appetite, and mince meat. Bijinya can treat worms. Meanwhile, the sap and the root can treat bladder pain, and even bitten by snakes.