is papaya good for cold - #25283

I am dealing with this nasty cold lately, and honestly, it’s dragging on too long. My throat feels scratchy, and I can’t stop sneezing! A friend mentioned that is papaya good for cold, and I remember reading somewhere that this fruit has some amazing health benefits. I’ve been eating a lot of it, but not sure if it’s really helping. I mean, I love papaya, it’s so sweet and juicy, but all this sneezing is driving me crazy. I’ve also been trying different remedies, like ginger tea and honey, and they seem to ease the symptoms a bit. But then I wonder, could papaya actually play a role in helping me recover faster, or is it just one of those trendy foods that people talk about? I read somewhere that the vitamins in papaya might boost the immune system, but I don’t know if that’s enough when I'm feeling so miserable. Anyone else tried using papaya for colds? What do you think – is papaya good for cold or is it just wishful thinking on my part?