Attn: International Buyers: Please contact me prior to checkout for accurate shipping price :) ThankyouTamanu oilTamanu oil(also calledbeauty leaf oil,calophyllum inophyllum seed oil,calophyllum inophyllum oil,kamani oil,calophyllum oil,calophyllum inophyllum essential oil,dilo oil,foraha oil,Alexandrian laurel oil,poon oil,nyamplung oil,domba oil,honne oil(asbiodiesel),undi oil,pinnai oil,fetau oil,punnai oil,daok oil,pinnay oil,kamanu oil,bitaog oil,tamanu nut oil,punna oil,takamaka oil(ambiguous),laurelwood oil(ambiguous),tacamahac oil(ambiguous),punnaga oil,fetaʻu oil,palo maria oil,ballnut tree oil,ballnut oil,btaches oil,beach calophyllum oil, ormù u oil) is pressed from nuts of either theCalophyllum inophyllum(usually) or theCalophyllum tacamahaca(ati) tree. The nuts yield 70–75% of the greenish-yellow inedible oil.[1]The oil originates inPolynesia, where it continues to play an important cultural role.[2]Commercial uses of tamanu oil are predominantly forskin care.Other components includecalophyllolide,friedelin,inophyllumsB and P,terpenic essences,benzoicandoxibenzoic acids,phospho-amino lipids,glycerides,saturated fatty acids, and4-phenylcoumarins.[3]Usage[edit]While tamanu oil has traditionally been used in skin care products, environmental pressures for renewable energy have created an ever-growing demand for biofuel in the form of biodiesel produced from vegetable oils – not just vegetable oils but inedible vegetable oils such as tamanu oil,rice bran oil,cotton seed oil, and others.(needs citation)Scientific results to date suggest that engine performance is improved with a noticeable reduction in emissions for the chosen oils such as tamanu oil but without any engine modification.[citation needed]Present research work indicates that the biodiesel produced from tamanu oil is a potential alternative fuel. This is especially so for direct-injection four-stroke VCR engines. (needs citation)The process by which tamanu oil can be used as biodiesel is calledtransesterification. This is a chemical reaction whereglycerolis removed by transferring energy-storing hydrocarbon chains (called esters) from one alcohol molecule to another (typicallymethanol). The reason for this is that the glycerol tends to create deposits which cause problems with the normal operation of diesel engines.(needs citation)This is not the first time tamanu oil has been used as a biofuel. During World War II, it was used as a biofuel to generate electricity to power radios. Traditionally, it has also been used as a fuel for lamps by lowering its naturally high viscosity to that of kerosene and can even be used as an alternative to kerosene in modified pressure stoves.(needs citation)DisclaimerThe above statements have not been evaluated by the FDAThis information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.All products are formanufacturinguse only.