Elemi Elemi

Elemi - Definition

Elemi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Sapindales
Family:Burseraceae
Genus:Canarium
Species:C. luzonicum
Binomial name
Canarium luzonicum
(Blume) A. Gray


Elemi Canarium luzonicum is a tree native to the Philippine Islands, and an oleo-resin harvested from it.

Elemi resin is a pale yellow substance, of honey-like consistency. Aromatic elemi oil is steam distilled from the resin. It is a frangrant resin with the smell of fennel.

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