Laurelwood

Other Names : Alexandrian-laurel, Alexandrinischer Lorbeer, Borneo-mahogany, Calanolide, Calophylle Inophyle, Calophylle Inophylle, Calophyllum inophyllum, Calophyllum Tree, Colophyllum Inophyllum, Huile de Tamanu, Indian-laurel, Kamani Punna, Laurier d’Alexandrie, Laurier Alexandrin, Mahogany, Palo de Santa Maria, Oleum Caulophyllum, Palo Maria, Punnanga, Takamaka, Tamanu, Tamanu Oil, Temanu, Undi.

Special Precautions of Tamanu

• Although tamanu oil is generally considered safe when used topically, it may trigger allergic reactions in some individuals. If you experience itching, redness, irritation, or other adverse effects upon using tamanu oil, discontinue use of the product immediately.
• Don’t confuse laurelwood (Calophyllum inophyllum) with blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides).

The benefits of Tamanu are

• one of the most effective agents in promoting the formation of new tissue, thereby accelerating wound healing and the growth of healthy skin. This process is known as cicatrization in medical terms. Essentially, it means that tamanu oil is a powerful skin regenerator.
• Traditionally tamanu oil has been used to combat a whole range of skin problems and is highly beneficial as a Antioxidant, Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Abrasions, Acne, Blemishes, Wrinkles,Blisters, Body and foot odor, Burns (including chemical and x-ray), Diabetic sores, Diaper rash, Dry or scaly skin, Eczema, Herpes sores, Insect bites and stings, Neuritis and neuralgia, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Shingles, Sunburn.
• Since tamanu oil is said to alleviate pain, the oil is also used topically to relieve the pain caused by conditions like sciatica, shingles, and rheumatism.
• One of the chemicals in laurelwood (constituent (+)-calanolide A) is used for HIV infection. A pharmaceutical company is currently testing this chemical to see if it meets standards of safety and effectiveness that will qualify it for sale as a prescription drug.