A nurturing and soothing hug waiting to carry you through your day... | Amor Aromatherapy [AEO.Elemi] - $0.23 : Amor Aromatherapy, The Art of Bespoke Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Perfumery, Create It Yourself Cosmetics & home of Amor Wellness Centre
Extraction Method:
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Steam Distilled
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Part of Plant:
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Gum
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Country of Origin:
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Philippines
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Growing Method:
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Wild
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Description:
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Elemi is a tropical tree from the Philippines
that can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet). It exudes a yellow resin when leaves are sprouting.
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Colour:
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Clear to faint yellow
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Aromatic Description:
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Elemi essential oil can be best
described by comparing it to a dill pickle with citrus notes. It is surprisingly fresh and clean though,
and not as tart as one would expect.
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Strength of Aroma:
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Medium
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Blends well with:
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Elemi oil blends well with Sage,
Frankincense, Rosemary, Myrrh and Lavender.
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Aromatic Note:
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Middle
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Consistency:
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Thin
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Common Uses:
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Elemi Oil can give users a
feeling of peace, be effective on wounds and cuts, heavy perspiration, and in
the reduction of mucous.
It is soothing and
calming. Elemi is used primarily as a
fixative in the cosmetic industry, but also as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetic
and perfumes.
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Therapeutic Actions:
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Antiseptic, balsamic, cicatrisant,
expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
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Works with the following Body Systems:
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Nervous, Respiratory, Skin care
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Best form of Application:
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To skin - Massage,
compress, bath, skin care
Inhalation – direct
inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser.
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Shelf life:
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Users can expect a shelf life of 6
Months to 2 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct
sunlight).
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Cautions:
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Though research is incomplete,
there are some indications that Elemi may be a carcinogen.
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History:
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Elemi essential oil is known locally
as 'Pili" and the gum is exported from Manila. The ancient Egyptians used Elemi oil in the embalming process.
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Please Note
If you are buying by the drop, please click here to choose one of these vial options for storage -
2ml amber vial & black cap
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 05 April, 2006.