Botanical Name: Canarium luzonicum
Plant Part: Resin
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: France
Description: Elemi is a tropical tree from the Philippines that can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet). It exudes a yellow resin when leaves are sprouting.
Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.
Common Uses: The therapeutic properties of Elemi Essential Oil include use as an analgesic, expectorant, tonic, antiseptic and as a stimulating agent. It can give users a feeling of peace, be effective on wounds and cuts, heavy perspiration, and in the reduction of mucous.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Elemi Essential Oil blends well with Clary Sage, Frankincense, Rosemary, Myrrh and Lavender.
Aromatic Scent: Elemi Essential Oil can be best described by comparing it to a dill pickle with citrus notes. It is surprisingly fresh and clean though, and not as tart as one would expect.
History: Elemi Essential Oil is known locally as 'Pili and the gum is exported from Manila. The ancient Egyptians used Elemi oil in the embalming process.
Cautions: None Known.