Overview
Don't confuse laurelwood (Calophyllum inophyllum) with blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides).
Laurelwood is used for leprosy, hemorrhoids, scabies, gonorrhea, vaginal infections, and chicken pox. It is also used for viral infections, such as HIV.
Tamanu oil from the nut of laurelwood is used for skin conditions including sunburn, rashes, burns, psoriasis, dermatitis, scratches, skin blemishes, acne, skin allergies, bedsores, rosacea, and hemorrhoids.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- A skin condition that causes redness on the face (rosacea).
- Acne.
- Bedsores.
- Burns.
- Chicken pox.
- Gonorrhea.
- Hemorrhoids.
- HIV/AIDS.
- Itchy skin infection caused by mites (scabies).
- Leprosy.
- Rashes.
- Scaly, itchy skin (psoriasis).
- Scratches.
- Skin allergies.
- Skin blemishes.
- Sunburn.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough information to know if laurelwood is safe. Some people might be allergic to tamanu oil, the oil from the nut of laurelwood.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough information to know if laurelwood is safe. Some people might be allergic to tamanu oil, the oil from the nut of laurelwood.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if laurelwood is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for LAURELWOOD overview.
Dosing
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