The incredible Tamanu oil Tamanu oil is proved to be a natural substance that provides many medical benefits. Throughout years of research and development, Tamanu oil has been widely recognized and become popular, especially in Western countries with the benefits of reducing inflammation and killing bacteria and also commonly used in traditional medicine of Africa and Asia. Tamanu nuts are naturally collected only 2 times a year, after naturally dropped from trees grown in coastal areas. After collected, tamanu nuts are dry cleaned and naturally dried out before being cold pressed for oil. Tamanu oil promotes the process of forming new tissue thereby acceleration healing and growth of healthy skin, which is known as Cicatrization. Thanks to the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial agents within Tamanu oil, it can be used to heal lick granulomas, hot spots, skin irritations caused by allergies, cuts, sores, burns of diverse origin, wounds, chemical burns, dermatitis, insect bites, toenail fungus, bruises, abrasions, warts (including water warts), razor or clipper burns; welts, poison ivy, eczema, sunburn, excessive scratching, chewing or licking; in areas of loss of hair, ulcerated skin lesions, fissures, ulcers, skin grafts, post surgical wounds, chapped skin; scabs, breast cracks, chilblains, vaginitis, scars, acne, psoriasis, herpes sores, diabetic sores, preventing skin eruptions, blisters, radiodermatitis (ulcerations due to X-rays), tissue and skin regeneration, calming the pain of wounds (although when used for this purpose it may cause a slight itch). Tamanu oil is also a widely used traditional topical aid to reduce and/or prevent rashes (including nappy rash), foot and body odor.