Elemi Canarium luzonicum
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: Philippines | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenols | Plant Part: Resin / Gum |
| Cultivation: Unsprayed | Botanical Families: Burseaceae |
| Aromas: Balsamic, Exotic and Sensual, Lemony, Spicy, Warm and Radiant, Woody | |
| Note: Middle/Base |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Elemi oil is made from a large tropical tree from the Philippines. The tree is closely related to Frankincense and Myrrh and exudes a natural yellow resin. It is only when the tree sprouts leaves that the resin is produced. The resin solidifies on contact with the air and is then distilled to produce an exotic, beautiful essential oil.
Elemi has a long history of use in skin care and for respiratory complaints.
It is used to reduce mucus, heal respiratory concerns, and is very calming for a cough. It is effective for chest infections, especially where there is a lot of mucus. If used in steam inhalation or inhaler it can be beneficial for reducing mucus and for sinus infections.
Elemi can be used for reducing scars, and supporting healthy tissue regrowth. Like most oils made from resins, it has wonderful skin-healing properties. Try combining it with Frankincense for excellent skin-healing properties. We make a facial toner spray in a base of Frankincense hydrosol with Elemi, Frankincense, Myrrh and Lavender essential oils. See recipe below.
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Traditional Knowledge
- Analgesic - numbs pain
- Anti fungal - inhibits growth of fungus
- Anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antiparasitic, antiviral, bactericidal
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Antiemetic - reduces incidence and severity of nausea, vomiting
- Antiviral - inhibits growth of virus
- Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation (rubifacient)
- Expectorant - releases excess nasal/bronchial congestion
- Rubifacient - increases local blood circulation, causes minor skin irritation, vasodilation and local analgesic effect
- Warming
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Helps to reduce fear and motivate change
Can be used for protection from negative energy
Helps to release blocked energy
Can be used for fatigue, low energy, depression and weakness
Recipe idea
For Facial Toner
4 drops Elemi
4 drops Frankincense
4 drops Myrrh
4 drops Lavender (angustifolia)
Blend into 4 oz. Frankincense hydrosol and add about 60 drops of Solubol dispersant.
Safety Issues
No safety concerns
