> Supplement Index > Kukui / Aleurites moluccana / Candlenut tree > Kukui General Information Kukui Uses & Scientific Evidence For Kukui Dosage Information Kukui Safety & Interaction Information - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Kukui General Information Kukui is the official tree emblem for Hawaii. It has small whitish flowers and majestic foliage which blankets many mountainous slopes in Hawaii. Not only is Kukui beautiful, it also provided some of life’s barest necessities to early Hawaiians. The Kukui kernels were used in making Hawaiian lamps, which was their primary source of light. They made a dye from the seeds to use in tattooing and the nuts were used in making leis. They ate raw Kukui for treating constipation. Kukui has antiseptic, anti-mycotic, aperient, aphrodisiac, emollient, laxative, purgative, stimulant, and sudorific properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Kukui Uses & Scientific Evidence For Eating raw Kukui nuts works well as a laxative. Partially dried sap is used to treat thrush and the leaves can be used as poultice for swellings and infections. An infusion of the sap, flowers, and bark are used for treating sore throats, tonsillitis, toothache, canker sores, and bad breath. The bark and green fruit is used for asthma and wheezing. Kukui oil can be used topically to stimulate hair growth, and to treat burns, stretch marks, skin ulcers, and sores. Applying the leaves to the head can relieve a headache. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Kukui Dosage Information Kukui comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For internal use, it is best to consult with your physician for the treatment of your condition. For external use, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Kukui Safety & Interaction Information Kukui as a topical remedy is generally regarded as safe, but may cause skin irritation for those with sensitive skin; however, Kukui is toxic and should be used with caution when using internally. Do not use while pregnant or nursing, or with diarrhea. Safety in young children or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - -