What Is It?

Paw Paw (or papaya) is a fruit that grows on a large tree like plant in tropical areas throughout the world. Vanuatu has the perfect climate for the growing of Paw Paw. Apart from Paw Paw being a delicious and easy to eat fruit it also has considerable health benefits. Paw Paw contains dietary fibre, folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E in addition to smaller amounts of iron, calcium., riboflavin, thiamine and niacin.

Paw Paw is also low in calories, and has anti-inflammatory properties helping conditions such as the common cold to more intense health issues.

The antioxidants present in Paw Paw is also very important to scavenge the free radicals that play such an important part in our health.

Paw Paw are not only excellent for oral use, but also has many topical applications such as lip balm, chaffing, nappy rash etc

Red Paw Paw

Paw Paw ointment

Benefits:

May be used as a local topical application for cuts, minor burns, minor open wounds, splinters and thorns, nappy rash and sunburns.
May ease the itchiness from mosquito and insect bites.
Can protect the skin from damaging winds.
Rich in antioxidants.

Directions for use:

Apply topically on affected area as often as needed.

Storage:

Store below 30 degrees. Keep in a cool dark place away from direct sunlight.
Keep out of the reach of children.