Elemi essential oil Canarium commune ir C.luzonicum

Philippines

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Description

Elemi is an evergreen tree, most abundant in the Philippines, growing up to 30 m in height. Its bark is rich in resin, which is collected and used to make essential oil and other products. Historical sources mention that Filipinos used Elemi as a natural remedy to treat infections, joint pain, wounds, and many other ailments. Aromatic canaries were known in ancient Egypt and China as embalming agents. Their products have been enriched with skin care products to make it soft and supple.

Aromatic canary is an essential oil with an intriguing and original aroma. The ultra-fresh, green start is reminiscent of conifers, turpentine and camphor, then sweetens and opens with light balsamic and spicy accents, with a beautiful cumin halftone.

This essential oil is considered grounding and balancing. It can also help with anxiety or numbness.

Elemi essential oil can be helpful in changing seasons, especially during the cold season. It is useful to refine and purify indoor air, as well as to evaporate at the risk of respiratory diseases, suffering from bronchitis or dry cough.

It has been observed that this essential oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is therefore used in massage mixtures. Elemi essential oil can effectively relax overworked muscles and nerves.

Traditionally used to relieve head or ear pain.

Benefits

Excellent aromatherapy quality - tested in the in-house lab, including GC-MS
Phthalate-free, pesticide-free - does not disrupt endocrine system
Air purifier & freshener
Perfumery note: base.

Elemi essential oil is considered grounding and balancing. It can also help with anxiety or concentration.

Elemi essential oil can be useful during the changing seasons, especially during cold season. It is useful for purifying and purifying indoor air, and also for evaporation at risk of respiratory diseases, for sufferers of bronchitis, dry coughs and even mucus congestion.

The essential oil has been noted to have inflammatory and pain-relieving properties and is therefore used in massage blends. Elemi essential oil can effectively relax overworked muscles and nerves.

Traditionally used to relieve headache or earache.

Usage

For a relaxing massage. Elemi essential oil is ideal for massage blends when you want to relax muscles or joints, in case of fatigue, and is therefore recommended for active people. It may also be valuable for the elderly.

For air purification. Use in vaporisers, humidifiers, aromatic lamps. If you don't have one, simply apply to cotton wool and place in several places in the house on warm radiators. Elemi essential oil is suitable for purifying and improving the air in living rooms, bathrooms and common areas. It can be added to water for washing floors, etc.

For colds. To ease breathing and improve expectoration, it is possible to breathe the vapours of the water to which this essential oil has been added, or to apply it on the floor (away from the face), to breathe it into a personal inhaler, etc.

In cosmetic products. Canary oil is used in cosmetic skin care products to improve the condition of inflamed, sagging and ageing skin.

Emotional state. Elemi essential oil not only has a scent reminiscent of frankincense, but also many similar properties. It is therefore also suitable for steaming and other uses to achieve inner peace, relaxation and mental focus. It helps to get rid of negative thoughts and anxiety. The scent of canary grass essential oil creates a sense of harmony and balances agitated emotions.

Warnings

do not use on fresh skin as it may cause irritation; dilute with vegetable oil or butter;
protect eyes;
effects on pregnant and lactating women are unknown; essential oils should be avoided for the first 3 months of pregnancy and for infants up to 3 months of age unless necessary.
despite the high phyto-, aromatherapeutic quality of this oil, the aromatherapy community cannot recommend internal use for therapeutic purposes, but such use is possible if prescribed by a phyto/ aromatherapist;
do not use on cats, birds, fish, rodents, reptiles (evaporate in small quantities at home or use on your own); do not use on dogs, horses, muzzle, genitals, vaccinate;
this essential oil is not registered as a medicine;
this essential oil is not registered as a biocide;
keep tightly closed in a dark, cool place.