How to make Papaya Leaf Juice | Papaya Leaf Extract |Papita Ke Patte Ka Juice Recipe | Papali Ellai Saaru | Healing Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

'Dengue' is a deadly virus spread by mosquitoes. During the months of September- October, it is most prevalent. Recently, my better half Raghu was diagnosed with Dengue fever. The first (scary) side effect of this fever is the decreasing platelet count. 

Thankfully, Mother Nature has a cure for this virus - The Papaya Leaf Juice. This juice increases the platelet count . Just a few teaspoons a day can have a great effect. Though there are so many brands of papaya leaf tablets that are available today, still if you can get fresh papaya leaf, do make this juice for more speedy recovery. It helped my husband recover completely and so I thought that I will share this handy recipe/remedy with all of you . 

The juice is heat producing ( for the body) in nature. So, do take coconut water to balance the heat. Also drinking plenty of fluids is important. 

The juice is very bitter. You can add a pinch of rock salt , half teaspoon honey to the juice, mix and then consume . Just a teaspoon in the morning and a teaspoon in the evening will do all the good. If the platelet count is on the lower side, you can make it two spoons. You can extract juice in the morning and store in a small glass container, refrigerate and use a teaspoon in the evening. For smaller children, you can even give the water in which the leaves are boiled as tea. 

Do extract fresh juice every day. 

Papaya Leaf Juice/Papaya Leaf Extract : 

Preparation time : 5 minutes

Cooking time : 5-7 minutes

Makes : 10 spoons of papaya juice

Special Vessel : Mortar and Pestle 

Ingredient:

1 large Fresh Papaya leaf

Method : 

1. Wash the Papaya leaf and remove the hard stems.

2. Tear them into smaller pieces

3. Heat 2 cups of water and when it starts to boil, add the leaves.

4. Let it boil for 2 minutes and switch off.

5. Drain the leaves in a colander.

Chef tip : You can even use the water as tea. 

6. Place a small portion of the leaves into the mortar and using the pestle, crush the leaves.

7. Squeeze the leaves to extract the juice.

8. Do the same process for the remaining leaves.

Alternate Method :

Add the leaves to the small jar of a mixer/mixie and grind it smoothly using 2-3 teaspoons of the boiled water. Sieve and extract the juice. 

9. Transfer the juice to a clean, odour free bottle and use it within the same day.

The Papaya Leaf Juice/Extract is ready to be consumed. 

Wishing your loved one a speedy recovery. 

With love,

Masterchefmom