How a nut from Melakula Island changed the way top sports people recover from competition.
How a nut from Melakula Island changed the way top sports people recover from competition.
DISCOVERY & LOCATION
Melakula Island, Vanuatu is an Island nation in South West Pacific and part of Melanesian cultural sphere.(From air it is known as the sitting dog due to it's shape)
THE NUT
Tamanu (Calophyllum Inophyllum). The local children collect the nuts from along the shoreline and bring them to our hub, we pay each child for all the nuts they collect. Their mother's first crack the nuts and the seeds removed which are then dried in the hot sun for 1-2 months. A dark sticky sap oil will appear on the surface allowing the oil to accumulate in the seeds. The seeds are then deshelled and fruit seed is pressed to extract the oil.
The extracted Tamanu oil is rich in fatty acids, Alpha-linolecic acid, Oleic acid, Linoleic acid, Palmitic acid and Arachidonic acid. Many of these essential fatty acids are naturally found in your body and are used to lubricate your skin and keep it healthy. (Not having enough fatty acids changes your skin structure & function).
PROPERTIES FOR YOUR BODY
Lowers inflammation in your skin. Helps reduce joint pain and arthiritus by stimulating the lymphatic system and circulation.
The fatty acids protect the skin keeping in moisture and lubricating joints.
Heals wounds faster, skin cell regrowth.
Contains antioxidants to fight and free radical damage.
Soothes eczema, antiaging and reduces scarring.
Antibacterial and antifungal.
PRODUCT DEVELOPED FROM TAMANU OIL
Due to Tamanu's strong deep earthy smell, we balance out the aroma by blending in pure Heartwood Sandalwood absolute which we source direct from Efate Island and Tanna Island, not only has Sandalwood absolute have its own amazing properties of its own it combines very well with Tamanu oil. The Tamanu with Sandalwood are two of the hero ingredients within the ACTIVATOR which has been developed to kick start circulation and Activate your muscles and prevent injuries which is vital for every sports person.