Elemi

Canarium luzonicum

Elemi essential oil

Elemi essential oil from the oleoresin of Canarium luzonicum contains limonene as the dominant constituent (~54%), with alpha-phellandrene (~14%), elemol (~10%), and the phenylpropanoid elemicin contributing to its fresh, balsamic, slightly spicy character. The oil has been investigated for anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity, with a nanocapsule formulation demonstrating attenuation of oxidative stress and apoptotic pathways in a lung cancer model.[1] A closely related Canarium species oleoresin essential oil has been shown to promote wound healing and modulate the pro-inflammatory response in UV-stimulated human keratinocytes.[2]

Also Known As
Manila Elemi, Elemi Gum
Family
Resinous
Perfumery Note
Middle
Intensity
Medium
Extraction
Steam Distillation
Plant Parts
Resin
Origins
Philippines, Indonesia
Effect
Balancing, Grounding & Centering, Uplifting & Energizing
Aroma
Fresh, Citrus, Spicy
Applications
Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Skincare, Massage
Price
$$$$The resin is collected easily from the tree; high oil content makes it an affordable "spicy" oil
Blend

References

  1. [1]Elemi essential oil nanocapsulated drug ameliorates lung cancer via oxidative stress, apoptosis and inflammation pathway — Kara M et al. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol, 2023
  2. [2]Wound Healing Potential of an Oleoresin Essential Oil Chemotype from Canarium schweinfurthii Engl — Boulogne I et al. Pharmaceutics, 2022