Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) is distilled from the gum of a tree originating in the Philippines. Traditionally, it has been used in Europe in salves for the skin and is included in celebrated healing ointments such as baume paralytique. Elemi was used by 17th-century physician J.J. Weacker on the battle wounds of soldiers. It belongs to the same botanical family (Burseraceae) as frankincense and myrrh. Elemi is highly regarded today for smoothing wrinkles, protecting the skin and soothing muscle pain associated with exercise.*

 

How to use: Apply topically or diffuse. May be added to food or soy or rice milk as a dietary supplement.