Elemi Essential Oil

ORIGIN
Philippines

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Canarium luzonicum

PARTS USED
Gum

EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam distilled

NOTE CLASSIFICATION
Middle

AROMA
Fresh, lemony, spicy, balsamic undertone

OVERVIEW
Elemi was included in the aromatic blend that the Egyptians used for embalming.

BLENDS WELL WITH
Cinnamon, frankincense, lavender, myrrh, rosemary, sage, spice oils

HERBAL MISCELLANY
Elemi is closely related to frankincense and myrrh. You may see it referred to as “poor man’s frankincense” as is has similar properties.

PRECAUTIONS
Oil Specific: None known.
General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.