Blood is the most
efficient transporter present in the body and is principally responsible for
the supply of important nutrients and oxygen to cells and the removal of waste
from the cells. The principal components of blood are: white blood cells
(WBCs/leukocytes), red blood cells (RBCs/erythrocytes), and platelets
(thrombocytes). Under normal physiological conditions, the count of the blood
components are in a specific range and any abnormality in these counts are indicative
of an altered physiology.
Herbal medicaments
have been used for centuries for the treatment of various diseases; Recently,
medical research is trying to reach out to understand the exact components in
herbs that help with disease healing. As far as blood count is concerned there
are number of herbal treatments which are available and known to be effective.
One such common treatment is based on papaya leaf herb.
Papaya plant
Papaya plant,
biologically known as Carica Papaya is grown in most tropical countries. In
some regions, it is referred to as the "medicine tree" or "melon
of health" owing to its high nutritive constituents. Phytochemical studies
of papaya reveal very complex biochemical constituents, among which papain
(protease), carpaine (anthelmintic alkaloid), lycopene, sinigrin, caricin
(glycosides), vitamin A and C are principal components.
While papaya fruit is
well known for its laxative effect, the leaf is used topically for cuts,
rashes, stings, & burns, and as a folk medicine for contraception and
abortion due to its ability to induce uterine contractions. Papaya has also
been fruitful in curing dengue fever. Recent studies show papaya leaves also
has some anti-proliferative effect against cancer cells, in addition to its
nephro-protective and antibacterial effects. More importantly, papaya leaves
have proven effective for increasing platelet counts.
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