Elemi Essential Oil

Name: Elemi oil, Philippines
Species: Canarium luzonicum (Miq.) A. Gray (Canarium luzonicum (Blume) A.Gray)
Part: Resin
Method: Steam Distilled
Country: Philippines

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: 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.