Botanical Name Canarium luzonicum
Plant Part Gum
Extraction Method Steam
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 Clear to Faint Yellow
Common Uses The therapeutic properties of Elemi 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.
Strength of Aroma Medium
Blends well with Elemi oil blends well with 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.