In a first aspect, the present invention provides compositions for treating burns. The compositions, containing effective amounts of a processed Morinda citrifolia product may be used to stimulate, expedite or assist in healing the burned skin of patients. The processed Morinda citrifolia product may be a fruit juice, a puree juice, a fruit or puree juice concentrate, an oil extract, dietary fiber, or an alcohol or aqueous extract. The compositions may be formulated into creams, lotions, gels, aerosols and the like. Other optional ingredients may be added including, for instance, fillers, emulsifiers, thickeners, emollients, fragrances and dyes. The present invention further provides a method for treating a burn injury by administering a topical composition comprising at least one processed Morinda citrifolia product.