Are Papaya Leaves Good for Parasites? A Scientific Look at an Herbal Remedy
                                
                                
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                                In parts of the world where parasitic infections are common, papaya leaves have been used for centuries as a traditional folk remedy. This tradition has spurred modern scientific inquiry into whether papaya leaves are good for parasites and how they might work.