Papaya Powder (Leaves)

Overview

Reference: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India or FSSAI

Category: Ekal Churna (Single Herb Powder)

Form: Fine powder

Botanical Name: Carica papaya

Sanskrit Name: Erandakarkati, Madhukarkati, Gopalakarkati.

Common Name: Papeyaa, Pappiya, Papaya, Melton tree, Pawpaw, Erandakakkadi, Papaiyu, Papita, Papitaa, Pirangi, Pappaay, Karmaasu, Karumatti, Papai, Erandakharbhujaa, Pappali, Boppayi, Bobbaasi, Paringi.

Part Used: Dried Roots

Dose: 3 - 6 gm or as directed by the physician

Rasapanchak (Properties):

Rasa - katu, Tikta

Guna - Laghu, Ruksa, Tiksna

Virya -Usna

Vipaka - Katu

Karma - Kaphahhara, Mutrala

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.

Indications (Uses & Benefits)

Haemorrhoids (अर्शः) (Arśaḥ) [ITA-5.10.1]

Haemorrhage from external and internal orifices, bleeding disorders (रक्तपित्तम्) (raktapittam) [ITA-5.16.1]

Polyarthritis due to vitiated vata and blood (वातरक्तम) (vātaraktam) [ITA-5.30.1]

Urinary calculus (अश्मरी) (aśmarī) [ITA-5.40.1]

Obstructed passage of urine; pain in urinary bladder region or basti; pain in perineal raphe; penile pain; scattering of urinary stream/split-stream urination; rubbing of penis due to pain; frequent passing of stools; frequent urination; passage of urine mixed with blood; pain in umbilical region; severe pain; urine resembling gomedaka stone/pale yellow; excessively turbid urine; gravel in urine; headache; comfortable passage of clear urine when stone is evacuated.

Generalized abdominal enlargement due to ascites or other localized reason (उदररोगः) (udararogaḥ) [ITA-5.43.1]

bodily exhaustion or tiredness/inability to perform physical activities; abdominal distension; inability to walk; drowsiness/lassitude; burning sensation; diminution of agni; sluggish passage of faeces; weakness; retention of flatus; oedema; gurgling intestinal sounds/borborygmi; pedal oedema; oedema in hands; diminution of agni; shiny and glossy cheeks; dryness of palate; dryness of lips; inability to do physical work; loss of strength; inability to take/digest food; emaciated/thin/malnourished; swollen abdomen; person resembling a dead body.

Ulcer (व्रणः) (vraṇaḥ) [ITA-5.54.1]

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to vitiated tridosha (सन्निपातिक-असृग्दरः (रक्तप्रदरः)) (sannipātika-asṛgdaraḥ (raktapradaraḥ)) [ITA-5.68.5]

Loss of Appetite / Anorexia (अरुचि) (Āruciḥ) [G-3]

Lack of desire to eat despite availability of food. Distaste for food (food seems unappealing or tasteless). Heaviness in the stomach even without eating. Nausea or aversion towards meals. Bad taste in mouth (often bitter, sour, or metallic). Sluggish digestion and feeling of fullness. Mental aversion or psychological dislike towards food.

Worm Infestation / Helminthiasis / Parasitic Disease (कृमिरोग) (Kṛmiroga) [G-5]

Abdominal pain (colicky or persistent). Loss of appetite or abnormal craving for food, Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea or constipation, Itching around the anus (especially at night, typical of pinworms). Paleness, fatigue, and weakness due to anemia. Swelling or bloating of the abdomen. Foul smell from mouth or body. Skin eruptions, itching, or rashes in some cases. Restlessness, irritability, disturbed sleep (especially in children).

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