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Permalink Reply by mystery on February 2, 2014 at 3:33pm

http://www.drugs.com/npp/papaya.html

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Permalink Reply by Not mainstreamer on February 2, 2014 at 5:00pm

There is some substance in papaya that may be unique: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papain

Action by the FDA to restrict marketing of all ophthalmic balanced salt solutions and topical drug products containing papain[edit]

See also article: Proteases (medical and related uses)
On September 23, 2008, the FDA warned companies to stop marketing ophthalmic balanced salt solutions and topical drug products containing papain by November 4, 2008. The FDA said, "Papain-containing drug products in topical form historically have been marketed without approval...".[12]

As we suspect by now, when FDA say no it may be because it is good for health. I don't know.

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