Cracked heels are a common problem. They can look dry, rough, and sometimes even painful. Many people spend money on creams and treatments, but nature also has some simple answers. One of these is papaya sap — the white liquid that comes out when you cut a green papaya fruit or leaf. For generations in some cultures, papaya sap has been used to soften skin, heal small cuts, and fight infections. It can also help with cracked heels if you know how to collect it and use it safely.
How to Get Papaya Sap at Home
You do not need special tools or skills to collect papaya sap. Here’s how you can do it step by step:
- Choose a green papaya fruit or leaf
- Look for a papaya that is not fully ripe. Green papayas contain the most sap.
- You can also use the leaf stems, as
- also release the white liquid.
- Wash the papaya or leaf first
- Clean it under running water to remove dust, dirt, or insects.
- Make a small cut
- Use a clean knife to make a small cut on the skin of the fruit or on the leaf stem.
- You will see a white, sticky liquid start to come out — this is the papaya sap.
- Collect the sap
- Hold a clean spoon, small bowl, or even a piece of cotton to catch the drops.
- Be quick, because the sap dries fast once it touches air
