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:

The male papaya tree is also known as ca lao, phan qua thu... very bitter in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. The male papaya flower is harvested from male papaya trees, and is a medicinal herb that has been used for a long time to treat diseases, especially famous for treating coughs. Not only that, the vitamin content and antioxidants in the male papaya flower 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, is pureed and put into a jar, then add the honey and mix well to use every time you have a cough or bronchitis. Take out 1 teaspoon each time and suck on it to 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. Hold in mouth 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 medicine because the flower contains papain, which can cause miscarriage. High doses will affect the fetus. Patients should not arbitrarily use male papaya flowers without carefully studying this medicine and without consulting a doctor.

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