Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Papaya
The Herbs

(Catica papaya) G

Folk Names: Paw-Paw, Papao, Put

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Moon

Element: Water

Powers: Love, Protection

Magical Uses: The papaya has long been used in magical rites. One of the simplest of these is to tie a rag around a limb of a papaya tree while visualizing your need.

Hang several twigs of papaya wood over the doorsill; this will keep evil from entering the house.

Eat the fruit and serve to a loved one; it will intensify feelings of love.