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Elemi


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 fragrant resin with the smell of fennel.



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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