Can Wild木瓜 Tablets treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Wild papaya tablets have certain therapeutic effects on rheumatoid arthritis, but their use should be guided by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles and combined with other medications.

Rheumatoid arthritis is classified in TCM as a type of "bi syndrome" (painful obstruction syndrome), and wild papaya tablets have some therapeutic effect on this condition. However, they are usually used in combination with other traditional Chinese herbs. Wild papaya is the nearly mature fruit of a plant belonging to the genus Chaenomeles in the Rosaceae family. It helps relax tendons and bones, unblock meridians, and resolve dampness. It is effective in treating symptoms such as rheumatic pain, heaviness and soreness in limbs, and persistent muscle tension and stiffness. However, using it alone may yield limited results; therefore, it should be taken in combination with other herbs under TCM pattern differentiation guidance, such as Gentiana macrophylla (Qinjiao), mulberry twigs (Sangzhi), and Eriachne pallescens (Zhuxiancao). Wild papaya tablets are a dried food product that can be both eaten and used medicinally. They are rich in vitamin A and vitamin B, offering benefits such as nourishing the nerves and relieving eye strain, insomnia, and irritability.

Rheumatoid arthritis patients should consume more high-protein foods such as fish, shrimp, and lean meat, along with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, to maintain balanced nutrition. They should also monitor their weight carefully to avoid excessive joint discomfort caused by weight fluctuations.