Tamanu

Latin name: Calophyllum inophyllum Extraction method: Cold pressed, unrefined Storage: Keep refrigerated – Use within one year Why Use Tamanu can be used alone or blended with other carrier oils. It is useful for insect bites, minor burns, small cuts, blisters, and scrapes. It is helpful for nerve pain conditions such as neuralgia, shingles, and sciatica. It also makes an excellent facial oil to smooth and soften the complexion.  The calophyllum inophyllum tree grows plentifully in the coastal regions of the south Pacific. (Its name means “beautiful leaf.”) When its spherical fruit drop from the tree, they are collected, and cracked open. The kernel is removed and laid in the sun to dry. Over time, the kernels turn a deep-brown color and secrete a thick, rich, fragrant oil, which is cold-pressed from the kernel for use, and is called tamanu. Tamanu has been researched since the 1930s and has been used in hospitals for its wound-healing capabilities in Europe, Asia, and the Pacific isla