Elemi
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Botanical Name |
Canarium luzonicum |
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Family |
Burseraceae |
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Other Names |
C. commune, elemi gum, elemi resin, Manila elemi |
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Description |
Tree up to 30m/98ft |
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Native to |
Philippines, Molucca Islands |
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Actions |
Antiseptic, balsamic, cicatrisant, expectorant, fortifying, regulatory, stimulant, stomachic, tonic |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of gum |
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Constituents |
Phellandrene, dipentene, elemol, elemicin, terpineol, carvone, terpinolene |
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Skin |
Wounds, wrinkles |
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Respiratory |
Bronchitis |
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Nervous |
Nervous exhaustion, stress |
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Other Uses |
Soaps, detergents, flavouring |
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Other Notes |
Egyptians used is for embalming |