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Tamanu Oil Calophyllum tacamahaca

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Calophyllum tacamahaca
Common Names
Tamanu Oil ,
Botanical Name
Calophyllum tacamahaca
Family
CLUSIACEAE OR GUTTIFERAE
Tamanu Oil Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Abrasions/Cuts * Acne * Arthritis * Burns/SunBurn * Eczema * Facial and Skin care * Fungus Infections * Herpes * Insect Bites/Rashes * Neuralgia * Personal Care * Psoriasis * Scabies/Lice *
Properties: Anti-inflammatory* Deodorant* Emollient* Skin tonic* Vulnerary*
Parts Used: seed oil
Constituents:
Pacific islanders apply Tamanu oil to scrapes, cuts, burns, insect bites and stings, acne and acne scars, psoriasis, diabetic sores, anal fissures, sunburn, dry or scaly skin, blisters, eczema, diaper rash and herpes sores--and even to reduce foot and body odor! It takes 100 kilograms of Tamanu fruit, the amount that one tree produces annually, to yield just 5 kilograms of cold pressed oil, which puts the somewhat the high cost of this spectacular oil into perspective.
Related Species The Tahitian tamanu may also refer to the Calophyllum tacamahaca. In fact many references treat the tacamahaca as the same species as the inophyllum.
The Tongan tamanu is the Calophyllum vitiensis
Tamanu Oil Remedies
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Aromatherapy
Essential Oil
aromatherapy Tamanu oil has a rich, deep scent with a bold green color and it may alter the color and aroma of your cosmetic creations. Can be used directly on the skin or diluted with a suitable carrier oil.
Emotional Healing Benefits
referencesTamanu Oil Medicinal Uses & References
Psoriasis, eczema, diabetic sores
Rich, tropical tamanu oil is healing to serious skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema, and diabetic sores and is a luxurious treat for dry, irritated or mature skin. 987
Tamanu oil is healing and soothing for sunburns and has even healed severe burns caused by boiling water, chemicals and X-rays. 1041
First aid- cuts,sores
In Pacific island folk medicine, tamanu oil is applied liberally to cuts, scrapes, and sores. 1042
Foot and body odor
Tamanu oil soothes and softens skin while it works to reduce foot and body odor. 1043
Skin care
Tamanu oil is employed by Polynesian women for promoting healthy, clear, blemish-free skin 1044
Diaper rash, insect bites
Tamanu oil's anti-inflammatory properties reduce the swelling of rashes, insect bites and stings. The oil heals chapped and cracked skin, and it is also used on babies to prevent diaper rash and skin eruptions. 1045
Acne scars
Tamanu oil helps clear acne and fade acne scars 1046
Gout, arthritis
Fiji natives use Tamanu oil for joint pains, and arthritis. It’s also effective on gout. 1047
Sciatica, shingles, neuralgia, rheumatism
Traditionally oil of tamanu has enjoyed topical use in Fiji for relieving the pain of sciatica, shingles, neuralgia, rheumatism and leprous neuritis, for which it is effective. 1048
Scabies, fungus infections
Tamanu oil possesses significant antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-fungal qualities, making it effective on scabies, ringworm, and athletes foot and jock itch. 1049
Herpes
Tamanu oil helps to heal herpes lesions 1050
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Plant Description
The Tamanu tree is indigenous to tropical Southeast Asia; it is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, South India, Sri Lanka, and the Melanesian and Polynesian islands. The Tamanu tree blooms twice annually with fragrant, white flowers, which later yield clusters of yellow-skinned spherical fruit. and from this a sticky oil is cold-pressed to make a greenish yellow oil similar to olive oil.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
folkloreNatives believed the Tamanu tree was a sacred gift of nature and that gods hid in its branches. It was their answer to skin protection from hot sun, high humidity and ocean wind.

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