Elemi Essential Oil

Elemi Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Canarium luzonicum

Philippines

Resin

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Steam distillation

Clear, very pale yellow

Thin

Medium

Fragrance

Fresh, balsamic and spicy with lemony tone

Benefits

Rejuvenating. Use for skin care. Heals wounds and cuts, plus treats candida, athletes foot, dry skin, skin fungus and inflammation, assisting in new skin cell growth and oily skin.  Mental stimulant, as well as stimulates the immune system.  Calming, eases stress, fatigue, exhaustion and nervous tension.

Blends Well With

Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Melissa, Myrrh, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Spruce, Vetiver

Constituents

Phellandrene, dipentene, elemol, elemicin, terpineol, carvone, terpinolene

Properties

Analgesic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide,expectorant, fungicide, tonic and vulnerary

Safety

Can cause skin irritation. Don't use when pregnant or nursing, nor on children or babies.