It is rather easy to grow the papaya tree in your garden. The plant in the school herb garden that Sharveen and I planted in April is already bearing fruit. I prefer to pickle the unripe fruit rather than eat the ripe ones.

Do you know that the papaya has medicinal uses as well?

• Some people say that we can use the latex from the papaya to get rid of freckles.
• Eating papayas can help thin the blood and prevent clotting. This is because of the latex or papain.
• It can also be used for deworming.
• It might also help to boost fertility.
• Can also be used as a laxative.

Reference: http://hubpages.com/hub/Medicinal-Uses-of-Papaya