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Papaya

Food-therapy herb

Latin / other names: Fructus Chaenomelis

Used in traditional food therapy and Chinese medicine to relax tendons and aid digestion; a common ingredient in soups and everyday diet.

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This page describes traditional use only, not a clinical recommendation. Always confirm suitability, dosage, and interactions with other medicines with a registered Chinese medicine practitioner before use.

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