Elemi Essential Oil
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) belongs to the same botanical family as Frankincense and Myrrh. Due to its similar properties, it is often referred to as “the poor man’s frankincense.”
What is Elemi?
Canarium luzonicum is a large evergreen tree native to the Philippines, reaching 30m in height.
Its name originates from an Arabic phrase meaning “above and below”.
The tree produces a green, resinous substance with a strong odor, known as gum. In ancient Egypt, Elemi Essential Oil played a role in preserving deceased bodies and enhancing skin vibrancy.
Elemi Essential Oil Aromatherapy Benefits:
Grounding Aroma for Meditation
Elemi essential oil offers a woodsy, fresh, incense-like aroma, making it ideal for meditation and grounding. As Frankincense, provides a calming and balancing experience.
Diffuse or inhale it to create a serene and centered environment.
Use it mindfully during prayer, yoga, or meditation by applying it to your temples, ear lobes, or crown.
Best Practices for Using Elemi Essential Oil:
Digestive Support:
If you experience digestive discomfort, Elemi oil can ease it. Add 2 drops to your palm and massage onto your stomach to boost digestion.
Topical Application (In a Cream):
Rejuvenate and tone your skin with Elemi oil.Add 2 drops to your favorite skin moisturizer.
When applying directly to the skin, dilute well and do not exceed 0.5% concentration.
Skin Repair:
Elemi’s healing properties reduce scarring.
Its disinfecting quality prevents infection in fresh wounds and cuts.Add a few drops to your facial essence, serum, or moisturizer for a radiant appearance.
Use as a spot treatment on blemishes and minor skin imperfections.
Scar Reducer Recipe:
Create your own scar reducer blend.
Ingredients:
Shea butter: 30g, Cocoa butter: 60g, Coconut oil: 60g, Elemi Essential Oil: Up to 60 drops and Helichrysum Essential Oil: Up to 16 drops.
Use this blend as a replacement for your daily moisturizer.
Anti-Aging Benefits:
Elemi beautifies the skin, rejuvenating sun-damaged areas. It accelerates skin cell renewal, preventing sagging and slowing down aging. Diffuse oils around adult cats and dogs in well-ventilated rooms.
When combined with other organic skin treatments, Elemi serves as a powerful tonic for radiant skin.
Mix thoroughly in a container. Use this blend as a replacement for your daily moisturizer.
Respiratory Benefits:
Elemi Essential Oil provides relief for respiratory issues such as bronchitis, sinusitis, and mucous inflammation.
Its components combat bacteria and viruses that can cause chest problems.
To soothe respiratory discomfort, add 2 drops of Elemi to your diffuser or infuse it in hot water for inhalation.
Expectorant Properties:
As an expectorant, Elemi loosens and clears mucus from the lungs.
It promotes easy breathing by clearing the airway.
Congestion Buster Recipe:
Create your own blend for congestion relief:
Ingredients:
3 drops of Elemi oil6 drops of Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
2 drops of Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Nervous System Support and Stress Relief
Elemi reduces anxiety, soothes the nervous system, and alleviates tension.
Add 5 drops of Elemi Essential Oil to your bath for a natural stress-buster and mood lift.
Post-Exercise Soothing:
After exercise, blend Elemi with a carrier oil to soothe fatigued muscles and joints.
Conclusion: Elemi is gentle on the skin, making it suitable for various applications. Beyond stress relief, it effectively addresses respiratory issues. Its antibacterial and antiseptic properties also make it ideal for wound care.
Essential Oil Safety Guidelines
- Keep out of reach of children.
Ensure essential oils are stored safely away from little hands. - Avoid eye contact.
Use caution when applying oils near the eyes. - Internal use caution:
Only use internally if instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician. - Select and use oils wisely:
Choose oils carefully to maximize benefits and minimize risks. - Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Seek medical advice before using essential oils during these periods. - Pet Safety:
Diffuse oils around adult cats and dogs in well-ventilated rooms. Avoid topical use and diffusing near young pets or those with health issues.
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