Based on a syllabus by Sean Chun of the University of Hawaii, also lectures on Kaua`i by Gabriel Monahan
Hawaiian Name:
He`i
Common Name:
Papaya
Scientific Name:
Carica papaya
Source:
Introduced
Parts Used:
Fruit and leaves
Utilization:
Fruit and seeds used for digestion problems. Seed ingested to rid of parasites. High in anti oxidants. Good for great, skin, and eye health. Leaves good as a poultice to break down proteins such as venom..
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Papaya