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Hello: It is okay to eat papaya 25 days after a cesarean section. Papaya is both a fruit and a traditional Chinese medicine, known for its functions of promoting blood circulation, soothing the stomach, dispelling dampness, and facilitating milk production. There are two types of papaya: the medicinal variety, known as Xuanmu papaya or northern papaya, is often used for treating illnesses but should not be eaten raw; the edible variety, known as southern papaya, can be eaten raw or used as a vegetable or stewed with meat.