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Elemi

Botanical Name: Canarium luzonicum

Anatomical areas: Skin, respiratory system, nervous system, thymus gland.

Allopathic uses: Antiseptic, balsamic, cicatrizant, expectorant, fortifying, regulatory, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.

Indications: Infected cuts and wounds, inflammations, wrinkles, aged skin, bronchitis, unproductive coughs, nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions.

Holistic uses: Rejuvenating, stimulating, fortifying.  Helps to balance upper and lower chakras, can bring up deep emotions.  Strengthens, centers and focuses mind, while centering and calming.  Promotes restful sleep, reduces stress, helps to communicate feelings.  Useful in meditation.

Contraindications: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.

Blending: Blends well with cedarwood, cinnamon, fir, frankincense, labdanum, lavender, lavandin, myrrh, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, pinaceae family.

Chemical Components: Phelladrene, dipentene, elemol, elemicin, terpineol, carvone and terpinolene, 60-70% of resinous matter consisting of alcohols and triterpene acids.

Characteristics: Colorless to pale yellow liquid.  Strongly balsamic, hot, aromatic, lemon-like aroma.

Extraction: Steam distillation of oleoresin.