TO: Our Canine Customers
FROM: Canine Medicine Chest
RE: Papaya
Papaya fruit comes from a tree native to the tropical part of the American Hemisphere.
The medicinal qualities of papaya deal with the digestive system. The digestive enzyme--papain--contained in papaya is known to aid in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats which can then be absorbed in the small and large intestines.
For this reason, papaya is included in our Digestive Bowel Supplement, Impaction Preventor and Hairball A. The papaya helps break up the blockage and then the fiborous herbs of flax, senna, fennel, pysllium and aloe will pull the debris on through and out of the system. For an older animal, this supplement might be used three to five days a week to help keep the animal more regular and maintain their dignity.
For animals who are undergoing a de-toxing program (cleaning of their blood, or removing foreign fragments from the gut), we highly recommend using the above product because the fibers will help absorb the toxic substances while also helping to quickly remove them from the body, thus speeding up the cleaning process.
Papaya contains a very high vitamin C content and a high content of silicon. Dried papaya is wonderful during our winter months to help fortify the immune system.
We thought you might like to know.
Best regards,
The Team
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