# Papaya

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Carica papaya, Papaya
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Key Actions: Estrogenic, Uterine tonic.
Parts Used: Root.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Cautions: None known. See also pp.42–51..

## Symptoms by System

### Urinary & Genital
- key information Safety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ traditional uSe ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ reSearch ★ ★ ✩ ✩ beSt taken aS Tincture ✓✓✓ Decoction ✓✓ Tablet ✓ doSage B (see pp.44–45) cautionS None known.
- See also pp.42–51.
- Helonias, False unicorn root Chamaelirium luteum, Veratrum luteum Used by Native American women, helonias was made popular in the 19th century by eclectic doctors in the US, trained in herbal and conventional medicine.
- medicinal uSeS Part used Root key actions Estrogenic • Uterine tonic Codonopsis, Dang shen Codonopsis pilosula One of the many remarkable tonic remedies used within Chinese herbal medicine, codonopsis has gentle life-enhancing properties similar to ginseng.
- medicinal uSeS Part used Root key actions Adaptogen • Stimulant • Tonic adaptogen Codonopsis’ foremost use is for people who find ginseng too stimulating a medicine, its adaptogenic action being shorter- lasting and less fiery .
- It also has immune- stimulating properties.
- chronic anemia Codonopsis helps to increase hemoglobin A–Z OF HERbAl REmEDIES flower Women’s health Despite a lack of research, helonias is a valued remedy for gynecological problems, especially those affecting the ovaries and womb.
- Ovarian cysts, hormonal imbalance, low fertility , and menopausal symptoms are key indications.
- It is an endangered plant in the wild; only organic products should be used.
- flower cluster and red blood cell levels and can be a valuable remedy to take in cases of chronic anemia.
- breast-feeding In China, codonopsis is taken by nursing mothers to stimulate breast milk production.
- key information Safety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ traditional uSe ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ reSearch ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ beSt taken aS Organic tincture ✓✓✓ Tablet ✓✓ Capsule ✓ doSage C (see pp.44–45) cautionS If pregnant, consult an herbal or medical practitioner before using.
- See also pp.42–51.
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