Elemi essential oil can be used to:
It is well-known for being an
antiseptic, balsamic, cicatrisant, expectorant, stimulant and tonic. It
can be used for chronic coughs, respiratory tract infections, catarrhs,
muscular fatigue, stress-related bronchial conditions, infectious skin
conditions and wounds, cuts, and fatigue.
Elemi essential oil blends well with Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Lavender and Rosemary.
- Ancient
Egyptian uses: Elemi Essential Oil was used as a preservative in the
Egyptian embalming process, thanks to its antiseptic properties.
- Chinese
ceremonies: Chinese herbalists used Elemi Essential Oil in a variety of
religious ceremonies and rituals, which has been documented since the
7th century
- A
soldier’s remedy: In the 17th century, J. J. Wecker, a pioneering
physician and practitioner, used Elemi Oil in balms to treat soldiers
who had been injured in battle.
Elemi Essential Oil is used in the
production of a wide range of common household products. It can be found
in perfumes, soaps, cosmetics and even some food products, such as soft
drinks and alcoholic beverages.
