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Macadamia Nut Oil

Nutritive

Macadamia integrifolia

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Australian native nut tree used by Aboriginal Australians as nutritive food medicine; oil rich in palmitoleic acid with skin healing properties.

Active Compounds

palmitoleic acidoleic acidlinoleic acidphytosterolssqualene

Traditional Uses

Nutritive food in Aboriginal Queensland tradition
Skin care and wound healing topically
Nutritive supplement for general health

Modern Uses

Skin moisturizer
Anti-inflammatory topical
Nutritive
Antioxidant

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: topical, other
Adult Dose: 1-2 tablespoons oil daily as food; apply topically as needed for skin
Child Dose: Safe as food
Preparation Notes: Use as cooking oil; apply cold-pressed oil to skin; suitable for high heat cooking.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Nut allergy
None established as food

Possible Side Effects

Nut allergy reaction
Caloric density - moderate intake

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