** Papaya leaf tea: the basic essentials **
By now, there are some questions about papaya leaf tea that you'd undoubtedly like to have answered. For instance, are there people who shouldn't drink it?
The answer is yes - the same ones who are advised against taking any proteolytic enzymes. According to Steve Hefferon of the Health Guidance Web site, the following people should not take consume papaya in any form:
- Individuals taking prescription blood thinners (Coumadin, Heparin, Plavix); - Anyone who will be having surgery in less than two weeks; - Individuals with known ulcers of the stomach; - Individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease. (GERD); - Pregnant or lactating women; - Individuals currently taking antibiotics, and; - Individuals with an allergic reaction to pineapples or papayas. (14)