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Elemi oil is distilled from the resin of 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.

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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Therapeutic Properties

• 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

No safety concerns