Tamanu

Carved panel
MFA# 63.2764

Description

A large, deciduous tree, Calophyllum inophyllum, native to the Pacific islands. The tamanu tree, or ati, has been widely used in Southeast Asia for the oil extracted from the nut kernel.

Synonyms and Related Terms

oil of tamanu; ati; Calophyllum inophyllum;

Resources and Citations

• Medicine hunter at www.medicinehunter.com/tamanu.html (Accessed Sept. 28, 2005)