Pili Oil for Health and Beauty

The Pili Nut: enclosed in a hard shell like walnut (photo courtesy of Mr. Arnel Belenzo)

Pili tree is  indigenous  to the Philippines, It is a regional tree which grows in the Southern part of Luzon, The Philippines which is Bicol (Bicolandia), I don't know why, but we don't have it anywhere except Bicol region. It is one of  most prized possession of the region, for the many amazing benefits and the delicious taste of the nut, it is a delicacy of the region and my favorite as well. Western countries and beauty products manufacturers are going crazy about the oil from Pili for its natural health and beauty benefits. I would like to share some studies done by a friend, an Ethonomedicine specialist (very few scientist/researcher have this kind of title or specialty),  Mr. Jesus Arnel Belenzo, MSAHP ( Master of Science in Asian Health Practices), A professor and practitioner of Alternative Medicine. I believed he has more authority on the subject, since he is from the Bicol region, grew up with Pili as part of their culture and heritage and done an extensive studies and research on Pili.

The Pili fruit (Photo by Mr. Arnel Belenzo, during oil extraction)

His research is actually all about the "exocarp" or the flesh of the fruit, the outer one which is color black/dark violet. It is where he got the oil through extraction. I won't go further about the details of these because his study is under the DOST-PCHRD Scholarship grant.

The Tree of Life: Pili Tree (Photo by Mr. Arnel Belenzo)

This is the by product of the newly produced organic pili oil. The oil is edible and can be put on salad as a dressing. It can also be a "herbal medicine" as well. It prevent inflammation. Just apply a little amount of pili oil in affected area of the skin like pimples, acne, scabies, boils and even hemorrhoid.

The Organic Pili Oil: extracted in traditional method, unadulterated and raw

(photo courtesy of Mr. Arnel Belenzo)

ABSTRACT:
Belenzo, J.A.B. MSAHP (2010), University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center, Inc. "Validation of the Ethnomedicinal Properties of Canarium ovatum Englr. (Pili) oil against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. 

The oil from Canarium ovatum Englr. (Pili) was observed and documented on its ethnomedicinal properties as food and as herbal remedy. Experimental uses of pili oil were also determined using disc diffusion method to prove pili's anti-microbial effect on both gram positive bacteria, S. aureus and S. pyogenes. The results as food were significant because of pili oil's nutritional value. Findings in the in vitro showed no inhibition. possibly due to the presence of water in the solution. It is concluded that many actions of herbal plants cannot be directly explained by a single mechanism exemplified by the anti-oxidant property of pili oil which acted as immune response that allowed the body to heal itself. The knowledge in botanical medicine and taxonomic character should be expanded with the example of pili to relate the constituents of plants as group into either herbal topical, herbal preparation that is taken orally, and as Nutraceutical supplements.

Please support the small scale farmers and producers of this wonderful products:

The Organic Pili Oil, and Molasses are now available at The Earth Green Shop Enterprises at Unit 22, Cubao Expo Araneta Center, Gen. Romulo St. Cubao, Quezon City. See u there!!! tel# 4384243 cp: 0919-2223556 c/o Ms. Ofel.

Mr. Belenzo's Pili Oil is also available @ Biovitale Holistic Center: www.biovitaleholistic.blogspot.com

Other health sites talks about Pili:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/497445-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-pili/
http://www.bcarrd.com/the-wonders-of-pili-oil