Elemi Essential Oil 100% Pure
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INCI: Canarium luzonicum (Blume) A.Gray
Origin: Philippines
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: Resin/Gum
Note: Middle to Base
Aroma: Fresh, lemony, and peppery with resinous, balsamic, and slightly spicy undertones
Description
Elemi essential oil is a bright, lemony-resinous oil prized for its skin-rejuvenating, respiratory-supportive, and emotionally balancing properties. Steam distilled from the resin of the Canarium luzonicum tree—native to the Philippines—Elemi shares a botanical lineage with Frankincense and Myrrh. With its fresh, peppery-citrus scent and grounding undertone, Elemi is highly valued for both spiritual practices and natural skincare.
Benefits & Uses
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Promotes skin regeneration – Supports healing of cuts, scars, and signs of aging
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Opens the breath and supports immunity – Traditionally used for colds, cough, and chest congestion
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Balances the nervous system – Helps ease nervous tension, overthinking, and emotional imbalance
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Soothes muscle discomfort – Gently anti-inflammatory and warming
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Enhances meditation and reflection – Aids mental clarity while grounding the body
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Natural deodorant and cleanser – Antiseptic and freshening properties for home and skin
Active Components & How They Work
Elemi essential oil contains a synergy of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, offering both purifying and calming effects:
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Limonene – Uplifts mood, supports immune function, and promotes skin clarity
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Elemol – A sesquiterpene alcohol with skin-healing, anti-inflammatory, and calming properties
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Alpha-Phellandrene – Mildly antimicrobial and decongesting
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Sabinene – Adds gentle antioxidant and soothing qualities
These constituents work together to make Elemi ideal for respiratory blends, facial care, and mental-emotional alignment.
Energetic, Spiritual & Symbolic Properties
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Chakras: Third Eye and Throat – inner clarity, truth, spiritual perception
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Color Correspondence: Silver and Pale Yellow – intuition, cleansing, communication
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Planetary Influence: Mercury and Moon – fluidity, awareness, self-expression
Energetically, Elemi supports inner stillness, adaptability, and clarity. It’s excellent for transitions, reflection, and connecting the physical body with spiritual insight. Often used to clear mental clutter and ground intuitive processes.
Blending & Compatibility
Elemi’s fresh, lemony-resinous scent blends beautifully with:
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Frankincense – for enhanced meditation and skin healing
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Lavender – to calm its brightness and soften emotional edges
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Cedarwood – for grounding, respiratory, and immune support
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Bergamot or Lemon – for uplifting emotional balance
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Myrrh – for spiritual rituals and skin nourishment
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Rosemary – for clear thinking and focus-enhancing synergy
Suggested Uses
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Nebulizing Diffuser – Use 20–25 drops to freshen air, support focus, and purify energy
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Topical Application – Dilute to 1–2% in carrier oil for skin support, massage, or respiratory care
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Facial Serum – Add to your skincare regimen for its rejuvenating and clarifying effects
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Respiratory Blend – Use in steam or chest rub to ease occasional congestion
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Emotional Centering – Inhale during journaling, prayer, or when feeling scattered
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After Exercise – Blend with carrier oil and massage into sore muscles for gentle relief
Safety & Shelf Life
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Shelf Life: 3–4 years
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Kid Safe: Yes, when properly diluted (ages 6+)
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Pregnancy: Likely safe in low dilution after the first trimester; consult your provider
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Pets: Use with caution around animals; diffuse in well-ventilated areas
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Skin Safety: Non-irritating when diluted; patch test before applying to sensitive skin
Tip: Add Elemi to your meditation diffuser blend with Frankincense and Lavender—it encourages a clear, peaceful mind and a grounded heart.
Additional information
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Size | 10ml, 30ml, 50ml |