Papaya is a fruit, generally 5-30 cm long and yellowish-orange in colour. The fruit pulp is edible and contains many black seeds.

It is a simple plant to grow in any well-drained soil that is free of standing water. When properly manured, papaya trees can grow very quickly in light tropical soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.0.

Papaya contains vitamins A, C, and E.

Papaya might be good for diabetes. Several studies have found that certain parts of the papaya tree might help lower the blood sugar levels in both humans and animals. Kindly consult a doctor for the treatment of diabetes and do not self-medicate.

No, papaya does not increase the blood sugar level.

Papaya might have several properties like antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer,anti”infertility, anti”infammatory, antiulcer, antidiabetic, liver-protective, wound healing, immunomodulatory, anthelminthic, antispasmodic, antifungal, anti-anaemia, and antimalarial activity. However, these effects need to be proved by more research.

Yes, papaya leaves might be good for dengue. The juice of papaya leaves has been reported to have a potential use as a natural medication for dengue fever. However, more research is needed to prove such claims.