Can male papaya flowers cure cough?

Ask:

I heard that male papaya flowers can cure many diseases, including respiratory diseases. I hope the doctor can give me more advice.

Nguyen Ha ( Hanoi )

Physician Bui Dac Sang, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association replied:

Male papaya tree is also known as ca lao, phan qua thu... very bitter taste, neutral, non-toxic. Male papaya flowers are harvested from male papaya trees, are a medicinal herb used for a long time to treat diseases, especially famous for treating coughs. Not only that, the vitamin content and antioxidants in male papaya flowers also have effects on many other diseases. Specifically, the remedies such as:

Treatment of cough and bronchitis:

15g of male papaya flowers with 10g of fresh lemon seeds, 3 teaspoons of honey and 15g of Chinese clematis. All of the above mixture, except the honey, you grind and put in a jar, then add honey and mix well to use every time you have a cough or bronchitis. Take 1 teaspoon each time and suck it will help reduce symptoms significantly.

Cure sore throat:

15g male papaya flower, 10g musk, 10g ophiopogon root, 10g lemon basil leaves. Put all in a small bowl, add a little salt, steam until cooked and then crush. Gargle 2-3 times a day, swallowing the liquid gradually.

Treatment of bronchitis, loss of voice:

15g male papaya flower, 15g chives, 10g lemon seeds, 20ml boiled and cooled water. Crush the herbs with water. Add a little honey or sugar, drink 3 times a day. Use for several days.

Cure cough due to sore throat:

15g male papaya flower, 10g musk, 10g ophiopogon root, 10g lemon basil leaves. Put all in a small bowl, add a little salt, steam rice and crush. Gargle 2-3 times a day, swallow the liquid gradually, use for 3-5 days.

In particular, pregnant women should absolutely not use this medicinal herb because the flower contains papain, which can cause miscarriage. High doses can affect the fetus. Patients should not arbitrarily use male papaya flowers without carefully researching this medicinal herb and without consulting a doctor.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/hoa-du-du-duc-co-the-chua-ho-192240531102537058.htm