What Is Kukui Nut Oil?
Kukui nut oil is a liquid extracted from the seed of the kukui nut, or candlenut, tree. A transparent oil with low viscosity, it is purported to yield dozens of health benefits. Some of these include soothing chapped skin, alleviating fevers, and inducing a laxative effect. Also known as the Indian walnut, Varnish, or Kemiri tree, the kukui nut tree is the official state tree of Hawaii. Hawaiian natives have used sweet oil to heal acne and to soothe a variety of burns. Sunburn is the most common affliction that can be assuaged by the oil. Windburn, heat induced burns, and radiation burns may all be remedied to some extent by kukui nut oil as well.
