Tamanu Oil Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Tamanu oil is the oil extract from the Tamanu tree (Calophyllum inophyllum), also known as Alexandrian laurel and native to Southeast Asia. Through a cold-press process, Tamanu oil is extracted from the nuts of the tamanu tree. Tamanu oil is yellow or dark green in color.¹

Tamanu Oil Health Uses and Health Benefits

Tamanu oil is primarily used as a natural skin and hair treatment to help improve overall health and appearance. Tamanu oil is a natural anti-inflammatory and high in fatty acids, making it a good remedy for skin conditions like inflammatory acne, eczema and psoriasis as it can also act as a moisturizer. Tamanu oil also has natural antifungal and antibacterial properties and has been used to help treat viral infections like HIV/AIDS and herpes.^1,2

References

1. https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/tamanu-oil-psoriasis-healer#tamanu-oil
2. https://www.verywellhealth.com/health-benefits-of-tamanu-oil-89519