Latin Name:Canarium luzonicum

Country of Origin:Philippines

Cultivation Method:Conventionally Grown

Extraction Method:Steam Distilled

Extracted From:Gum/resin

Color:Colorless

Perfumery Note:Base

Consistency:Liquid.

Aromatherapy Properties:Restorative, refreshing and stimulating. Fortifying. Warming. Meditation aid.

Suggested Use:Add to a diffuser for a long-lasting, warm aroma climate. Please note that the balsams are most commonly used in the"background"of an Aromatherapy blend, as in our Bamboo Forest line of products.

History:Because of its drying and conserving properties, Elemi was one of the aromatics used by the ancient Egyptians for embalming their dead. Used for centuries as a fixative and fragrance component, for example in soaps. Detergents, perfumes, cosmetics. From the same botanical family as Frankincense and Myrrh.

Specific Safety Information:The steam distilled oil is considered non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.