🌊Hawaiian & Polynesian Medicine

Tamanu Scar Healing Salve

salve

Ingredients

Tamanu oilBeeswaxVitamin ECalendula extract

Conditions addressed

Wound HealingSkin HealthAcneInflammation

How to use

Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2× daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.

  • A traditional salve made from Tamanu oil, Beeswax, Vitamin E, Calendula extract.
  • Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.

Interactions & contraindications

Tamanu oil

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Tamanu oil in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Beeswax

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Beeswax in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Vitamin E

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Vitamin E in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Calendula extract

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  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Calendula extract in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.