TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Papaya
TCM Nature: Neutral
TCM Taste: Sweet, Slightly Sour
TCM Meridian Affinity: Liver, Stomach, Spleen
Benefits:
· Aids Digestion
· Strengthens Spleen
· Resolves Dampness
· Relieves Spasms
· Clears Summer heat
· Nourishes Lungs
· Relieves Cough
· Promotes lactation
Spirituality:
Papaya spiritually symbolizes abundance, fertility, and renewal. Historically revered by indigenous Mesoamerican cultures as the "Fruit of the angels", it carries deep associations with creation, spiritual protection, and the breaking of emotional chains.
In various folk and holistic traditions, papaya leaves are used for cleansing, while hanging its twigs over doorways is believed to ward off negative or evil entities.
