The first time I smelt elemi essential oil I was captivated! It perhaps stems from the fact that frankincense is one of my favourite essential oils and its aroma is somewhat the same but with hints of lemon.....mmmm!
The Elemi is a tall, tropical tree (often growing to over 30 metres) and is closely related to the trees that give us myrrh and frankincense. Like these it produces a resin from which we get the essential oil.
In the 20th century it became more difficult to get hold of frankincense essential oil......drought and war being the main reasons. It also became very expensive. Elemi was often used in its place, and has since gained value in its own right.
Elemi has a very long history in skin-care, both in the Middle East and Europe. The gum, or resin, was often used in old-fashioned ointments and salves for the skin, and also for respiratory conditions.
I often use elemi and ylang ylang essential oils together when making our natural soap. Not only is the smell absolutely divine, but the skin benefits are fantastic too!
Once you start using Elemi essential oil I am sure you will become as hooked as I am!
Elemi
Canarium luzonicum
The Philippines
Steam distillation
Fresh, balsamic and spicy with hints of citrus.
Middle
Elemol, elemicine, dipentene, terpineol, limonene and phellandrene.
Frankincense, geranium, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, lavender, rosemary, myrrh, sandalwood, galbanam, sage, melissa, orange, rosewood and ylang ylang.
Analgesic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide,expectorant, fungicide, tonic and vulnerary.
See the glossary for definitions!
A fantastic oil for natural skin-care.....and especially for mature skin. Its rejuvenating properties help reduce wrinkles and fine lines and also helps improve skin tone. It is especially useful for skin that has been sun-damaged or for ageing skin - unfortunately a matter for all of us eventually!
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