Elemi
Canarium Luzonicum
Description:
A tropical tree up to 100ft/30m high which yields a resinous exudation from its trunk. This has a green, pungent odour, and although it is called a gum, it is made up almost entirely of resin and essential oil
Actions:
Antiseptic, balsamic, cicatrizant, expectorant, fortifying, regulator, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Extraction:
The oils is extracted by steam distillation from the resin
Characteristics:
A colourless to pale yellow liquid, with a light , fresh, balsamic-spicy, lemon-like odour. It blends well with myrrh, frankincense, rosemary, lavender, sage, cinnamon and other spices.
Perfume:
Scent:
Light, fresh, soft, balsamic, slightly, camphoraceous, incense-like, spicy, green, diffusive
Key Qualities:
Restorative, stimulating, drying, fortifying, warming, refreshing
Odour Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Aging skin, infected cuts and wounds, inflammation, wrinkles (rejuvenator)
Respiratory System:
Bronchitis, catarrhal conditions, unproductive coughs
Nervous System:
Nervous exhaustion, stress related conditions
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising
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Any health condition should be referred to your licensed medical practitioner, and no statements regarding the products or health conditions have been verified by any health authority.
The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
