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{{wp|calophyllum inophyllum|Tamanu}} is cultivated for its {{wp|Tamanu oil}} is pressed from the nuts of the plant. The fatty acid methyl esters has been historically used as a fuel for oil lamps and in [[2014]] oil was classified as a biodiesel and is being cultivated to meet the rising demand for it in that capacity. The oil is also cultivated for its medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases: it is also applied topically in cases of rheumatism and sciatica, it is also used to cure ulcers and bad wounds. It is commonly sold in pharmacies to treat skin injuries from burn, scar, and infected wounds to skin diseases such as dermatosis, urticaria, and eczema. It has also used for its high antibacterial activity against bacterial strains involved in acne. Recently, studies have shown that the oil is a promising source to develop new antibiotics, notably to fight multi-drug resistant bacteria implicated in skin infections, which has increased demand for the oil exponentially for pharmecutical firms in [[Levantia]], [[Sarpedon]], and [[Vallos]]. The oil was historically useful in waterproofing cloth and is used as a varnish. An extract from the fruit was once used to make a brown dye to color cloth. The oil can also be used to make soap.  

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