Elemi essential oil

Elemi is a fresh, resinous scent, with citrus, peppery and slightly spicy notes. The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the resin and is colourless to pale yellow in colour.

Unfortunately, due to extensive felling, this tropical tree is now classified as an endangered species. Fortunately, the essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the resin and is colourless to pale yellow in colour. This magnificent tree can grow to a height of 30 metres, and the trunk can reach a circumference of a metre or more, depending on the conditions.

This oil-bearing resin, from the Burseraceae family, was widely used in incense and in ointments to promote the discharge of pus, but is now mainly used in varnishes. Elemi was also known to the ancient Egyptians, who used it for embalming bodies.

What can you use Elemi for?

Elemi is a wonderful oil that can be used for many purposes. For example, it is effective against cold hands and feet. It can also help with rheumatic pain. It boosts the immune system and has antiviral properties.

This naturally pure oil is also excellent for use in skincare. When used in a facial oil, elemi essential oil can have a rejuvenating effect on the skin. It helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines. Who wouldn’t want that? 😊 It also helps this single oil to help scars heal more quickly.

Elemi can help you breathe more easily if you have a dry cough and/or bronchitis. This is because it has a mild expectorant effect. So it’s great for treating a cold!

This versatile oil can also bring a sense of joy and clarity when you’re feeling down. It helps to ease feelings of anxiety, and its scent has a calming effect on stress and tension.

Spiritually, this all-natural essential oil is widely used during meditation. It is said that Elemi also helps one to be more open to mystical experiences. It brings clarity of mind and releases blocked energy. Elemi can make visualisations in particular easier and more powerful.

How do you use the oil?

Elemi can be used in various ways. It’s a good, pleasant oil to have at home as it’s very versatile.

Diffuser or aroma burner

Use 2 dr. Elemi and 2 Drs. Scots Pine in a diffuser or little burner for a lovely forest scent. It’ll help you relax straight away.

Are you feeling stressed? Then combine 3 dr. Elemi with 3 dr. Lavender for a bit of relaxation.

Inhalation and topical application

Add 3 drops of Elemi to a bowl of warm water for a steam treatment to relieve a cold. You can also add the essential oil to a base oil Apply to the chest and back to relieve a persistent cough and bronchitis. This is due to the expectorant properties of elemi.

Mix 3 dr. Elemi with 2 dr. Rosemary with a dash of Almond oil and use it to massage your hands and/or feet every evening if they feel cold in winter.

Fragrance carrier

Put a few drops of Elemi on a cotton pad and carry it with you, or place it next to you in bed when you’re feeling stressed or anxious. That way, the scent can work its magic all day and/or night.

In the bath or a foot bath

Are you feeling stressed? Mix 6 drops of elemi and 3 drops of lavender with a dash of carrier oil and Epsom salt and add this to a warm bath. Do take your time and lie back and relax for a good 20 minutes. Make sure you can lie or sit quietly for a while after your bath too. This will help reduce stress and tension.

Don’t have a bath? Then why not treat yourself to a foot bath using the recipe above? And make sure you take your time with this too.

Some final information about Elemi

↠ not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy

↠ not suitable for babies and young children

↠ Stale oil can irritate the skin; use the oil never Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Always mix it with a carrier oil before applying it to the skin

↠ Elemi blends well with the following essential oils:

Scots Pine, Cinnamon, Lavender, Lavandin, Myrrh, Rosemary, Salie and Incense.