Papain is a powerful digestive enzyme commonly found and extracted from the papaya fruit (Carica papaya). This enzyme plays a crucial role in digestive processes involving breaking down tough meat protein fibres. Papain can play a significant role in the breakdown of toxins and is a powerful digestive aid and antioxidant.
Peppermint has a variety of uses in herbal tradition, and its use goes back thousands of years. The leaves contain aromatic compounds that nourish the digestive system. It has a strong minty aroma and has cooling and stimulating properties. These tablets contain papaya fruit, peppermint leaf, fructose, and sorbitol. Nutritionally formulated for the digestive system but can also be used as a breath-freshening mint.
Papayas grow in tropical climates and are also more commonly known as pawpaws. Their sweet taste, vibrant colour, and powerful digestive enzymes make them a popular fruit. Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between water mint and spearmint. It is an indigenous plant from Europe and the Middle East, although it is now widespread and cultivated worldwide.
Please note that excessive consumption of this product may produce a laxative effect.
Sorbitol, papaya fruit concentrate (Carica papaya), fructose, peppermint leaf (Mentha x piperita), peppermint aerial parts oil (Mentha x piperita). Anti-caking agents; stearic acid, silicon dioxide.
Each six tablets contain:
Papaya fruit concentrate | 1980 mg |
Peppermint oil | 45 mg |
Chew two tablets 30 minutes before meals three times daily or use between meals as a breath freshener.
Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dosage.
Food Supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet. Always consult your Doctor or Pharmacist before taking food supplements when you are on prescribed medication, or pregnant/planning to become pregnant.
Papaya should not be taken alongside Warfarin as it may increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.