Doc: Papaya leaves can cure dengue


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 31 Aug 2011

KUALA LUMPUR: Papaya leaves and pegaga (centella asiatica) juice are a possible cure for dengue fever, a recent study revealed.

It has been reported that many people consume papaya leaves or pegaga juice to increase their platelet count after they contract dengue fever.

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