(Palo María Oil / Bitaog Oil)
Derived from the seeds of Calophyllum inophyllum, Tamanu oil is one of the most powerful natural healing oils in tropical ethnobotany—deeply valued in skincare, medicine, and wellness formulations.
What Makes Tamanu Oil Unique
Tamanu oil is not just an extract—it is a bioactive healing oil formed through a rare process:
- Fruits are harvested and de-shelled
- Kernels are sun-dried for weeks, allowing oil precursors to develop
- Oil is cold-pressed, producing a thick, green-gold liquid
This curing stage is what gives Tamanu its exceptional regenerative properties
Key Bioactive Compounds
- Calophyllolide – anti-inflammatory, wound healing
- Inophyllums – antimicrobial & antiviral
- Oleic & Linoleic acids – skin nourishment & repair
- Resins & antioxidants – tissue regeneration
Benefits & Applications
- Skin Healing & Regeneration
- Accelerates wound healing
- Reduces scars, stretch marks, and acne marks
- Promotes new tissue formation
- Antibacterial & Antifungal
- Effective against acne-causing bacteria
- Helps with fungal skin issues
- Anti-inflammatory
- Soothes eczema, psoriasis, and irritation
- Reduces redness and swelling
- Anti-aging & Repair
- Improves skin elasticity
- Reduces fine lines and dryness
Aroma Profile (for Perfumery Use)
- Top: Nutty, green
- Heart: Herbal, slightly smoky
- Base: Earthy, resinous
Works well as a fixative or base enhancer in natural perfumes—especially when blended with:
- Agarwood (Oud)
- Sandalwood
- Ylang-ylang
Product Applications (Perfect for Your Crown Brands)
TAMÁNU ROYAL™ Line
- Healing oil (pure / premium grade)
- Skin repair serum
- Herbal balm
- Medicated soap
- Anti-acne formulation
Crown Apothecary & Herbal Teas
- Therapeutic oil blends
- Traditional healing formulations
ANOC / Ethereal Scent
- Functional fragrance oils
- Skin-perfume hybrids (wellness perfumery)
Agroforestry & Business Value
- Thrives in coastal and marginal soils
- High-value non-timber forest product (NTFP)
- Strong export demand in:
- Cosmetics
- Dermatology
- Natural medicine
Fits perfectly into your CAPI + CESI + ANOC integrated value chain
Usage Notes
- Best used topically (external use)
- Thick consistency—often blended with lighter oils
- Patch test recommended for sensitive skin
Positioning Insight
Tamanu oil sits in a rare category:
Between medicine and luxury skincare
That makes it ideal to position as:
- A “healing luxury oil”
- A derma-grade natural active
- A hero ingredient for Philippine-origin wellness brands