Elemi Essential Oil

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10ml +$7.34
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Elemi Essential Oil has a tonic and stimulating action on the system. It has a long history of use in medicinal and cosmetic formulas. The ancient Egyptians used Elemi in preparations used during the embalming process. Elemi Essential Oil can be useful with respiratory complaints such as bronchitis, dry cough and excess mucus. It is also helpful in cases of heavy perspiration, cuts, wounds and skin infections. Elemi Essential Oil is said to rejuvenate the skin. It can be used in cases of nervous exhaustion and stress related conditions; it gives a feeling of peace.

Botanical name: Canarium Commune

Origin: France

The major chemical constituents of Elemi Essential Oil are, Terpineol, elemicine, elemol, dipentene, phellandrene and limonene.

A tropical tree up to 30m high that yields a resinous pathological exudation with a pungent odor. Although it is called a gum, it is almost entirely made up of resin and essential oil. Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the gum. Native to the Philippine Islands and the Moluccas, where it is also cultivated. A member of the Burseraceae family, known locally as "Pili". By making incisions into the bark the resinous gum is collected. The gum is only produced during the rainy season when the leaves start to develop.

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