Clean and Green with Frankincense Resin notes, highly antisepectic
The Origins Of Basil Essential Oil
When this tree from the Philippines sprouts its yellowy leaves the natural resin is emitted from the tree which dries hard on contact with the air. When the leaves fall, the resin stops
Extraction
The essential oil is distilled from the natural resin of the tree
INCI
Canarium luzonicum
Aromatherapy Uses
Elemi is loved by Aromatherapists for its usefulness with Nervous exhaustion. It is said to give feelings of peace.
Elemi when combined with other citrus oils can extend the scent and fragrance throw of the citrus oil to a richer, fuller bodied fragrance.
Skin Uses
Elemi is a centuries old remedy for skin conditions with a long history as a fragrance in soaps. Elemi is advocated for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles and can be found in many wrinkle reduction serums.
Hair Uses
Basil essential oil is used in formulas to strengthen, hydrate and soften.
Therapeutic Properties
Elemi is often used for nervous exhaustion as is useful for muscle pain and tiredness. Elemi is an expectorant, providing a natural way to get relief from colds and congestion. It has the ability to loosen phlegm that clogs the breathing passages.
Elemi Blends well with
Cardamom, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba, Melissa, Orange, Rosewood
Precautions
Avoid use during pregnancy. Very sensitive skin may find it a skin irritant
Understanding Oil Extraction Methods
What is Steam Distillation?
Steam Distillation is the most popular method of distillation of Essential oil. High pressure hot steam is passed through the plant material. The volatile compounds of the plant material are transferred to the steam and pass through a coil where they are cooled.
On cooling, the oil being lighter than water will separate from the water where it is possible to syphon off.
The remaining water becomes the floral water / hydrolat of the plant material.
What is Expression?
This is just like the process of peeling a citrus fruit. Effectively it is the cold processing of the fruit to extract the essential oil.
Primarily this technique is used on Citrus Essential Oils where the heat of steam would destroy the scent and properties.
Mechanical pressure is applied to the fruit and the resulting oil is the essential oi.
What is an Absolute?
Absolutes require solvent extraction in order to extract them.
Some plants are very difficult to extract the essential oil, either to produce a quality product or to obtain a yield which is economical. Examples of oils which are normally obtained by Solvent extraction are Vanilla, Jasmine and Rose.
Normally Organic ethanol is used to steep the flowers and then evaporated to leave just the concentrated absolute of the plant.
Important Information
Naturallythinking Essential oils are for external use only. We do not sell aromatherapy oils / products for internal use. The information contained on these pages is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Aromatherapy should not be used by those who are pregnant or under the supervision of a medical practitioner / doctor without consultation with the medical practitioner / doctor. If you have a medical condition or any worries, always consult with a doctor / medical practitioner first.